Van Dyke Cabs
Buffalo, New York

Maker: Match Corporation of America Chicago IL  (Matchcover Collector: Taxi & Cabs)

Van Dyke was owned by Buffalo politician, labor racketeer, political fixer and crime family underboss John C. Montana (1893-1964). He also held a Yellow Cab franchise. Some matchbooks carry ads for both.

Gallup's Taxi
Cooperstown, New York

Maker: Kasser & Blair Inc. Cincinnati OH  (Matchcover Collector: Taxi & Cabs)

Gallup's Taxi was operated by Dr. Glen B. Gallup until his death in 1948. It was then taken over by his son Frank (1919-1993) and daughter-in-law Marjorie (1921-2013).