The Continental Plaza Hotel in Chicago was one of the great addresses of mid-century American hospitality — now the landmark Intercontinental Chicago — and this swizzle stick is a rare survivor from its golden era.
The bright yellow stick features a cursive "Continental Plaza" in a rope-style font with the now-iconic Lady in Top Hat figure — a design so specific and so rare that it stands out even in serious collections. Swizzle sticks from defunct or renamed establishments carry extra collectible weight, and the Lady in Top Hat variant is among the hardest to find. The word "Chicago" shows some wear — the C is missing and the H is worn — and there are a couple of small black marks on the body, all photographed for your review.
An exceptional find for the swizzle stick collector, the Chicago history enthusiast, or anyone who hunts the rarest mid-century bar ephemera.
Venue: Continental Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Illinois (now Intercontinental Chicago)
Design: Lady in Top Hat figural top, cursive "Continental Plaza" font
Material: Hard plastic, yellow
Origin: USA
Era: 1960s
Condition: Used, very good vintage condition. "Chicago" lettering worn — C missing, H worn. Two small black marks/stains on body, photographed. Please review all photos before purchasing — all sales final.
