The Rustic Cabin holds a very special place in the annals of Frank Sinatra history. It was here that Sinatra, working as a waiter, was first ‘discovered’ in 1939 by Harry James. Sinatra went on to join James’ band that year and the rest, as they say, is history.

While the Rustic Cabin advertised itself as ‘a typical mountain lodge’, the locale, in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey was only 250 feet above sea level and located across the river from Manhattan, just two miles north of the George Washington Bridge. The Cabin was destroyed by fire in the mid 1940's.

This original menu was hand signed by Harry James. We can verify the authenticity of the autograph. Was it signed the night Sinatra was first discovered ? We can't testify to that, but how often would James visit the Rustic Cabin ? Connie Haines ( James' girl singer ) told us Harry's visit was strictly to hear Sinatra. She should know. She also attended on that historic night.

This is truly a one-of-a-kind collectible and can easily become the crown jewel in anyone's Sinatra collection. You are not likely to ever see one of these again.