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Today in Diner History. . . 2008-10-18 15:05:15 On this date in 2005 Kullman Industries filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. The business was acquired by Kullman Buildings Corp. in February 2006.Article Toolsaddthis_url=-in-diner-history_17.html'; addthis_title='Today
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Weekend Roundup 2008-10-18 12:13:21 The Weekend
Roundup feature draws from some of the postings we made during this past week. It's purpose is a quick summary and one area of the blog where we don't include map links. At times we may include other items here not making the blog that may be of interest to our readers. We'd like to hear your comments or suggestions.
Another relatively slow week for diner news. One diner was
Olga's Diner - Marlton, NJ 2008-10-18 12:12:52 Olga's, a 1960's Fodero Dining Car Company diner is in the news again. Between financial difficulties and proposed construction plans, it seems its future in limbo.
10/18/2008 Update: Olga's is closed.
8/1/2008 Update: Olga's reopens.
7/29/2008 Update: Payment arrangements reached.
7/25/2008 Update: Olga's closed.
7/4/2008 Update: Olga's to reopen today.
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Former The Diner - Kent, OH 2008-10-18 10:29:13 10/12/2008 Update: New article about the diner here.
9/22/2008 Update: On October 11th there will be a gathering of those that frequented the diner throughout the years. The city has decided to auction off the building, though a date hasn't been set. Read the entire article here.
Originally posted 8/8/2008
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Today in Diner History. . . 2008-10-18 10:28:32 Compiled from Worcester Telegram & Gazette articles.
On this date in 1998 vandals set fire to the diner structure in Worcester's Cristoforo Colombo park. At the time of the fire it was being used for other purposes. A few days later two youths were arrested and charged with arson.
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Weekend Roundup 2008-10-18 07:50:13 The Weekend
Roundup feature draws from some of the postings we made during this past week. It's purpose is a quick summary and one area of the blog where we don't include map links. At times we may include other items here not making the blog that may be of interest to our readers. We'd like to hear your comments or suggestions.
No diners were added to the database. There were no reports of
Yellow Rose Diner - Towanda, PA 2008-10-16 17:12:08 edited
As with all diner restorations, we believe it's important to keep the public informed on your progress. It serves to build anticipation which can translate into increased business once open. We followed the restoration of the former Tommy's Deluxe Diner
through its website gallery. It recently opened as the Road Island Diner. Our blog posts about the diner are some of the most read. Read more:Yellow
Grubb's Diner - Huntingdon, PA 2008-10-16 17:05:57 Grubb's Diner
- US 22,Huntington, PennsylvaniaPhoto by flickr pro jenniferrt66and appears here underCreative CommonsRetail development prompted the closure of this Huntingdon landmark. Jerry Grubb wasn't going to let his diner be demolished. During the summer of 2007 the diner was removed from its foundation. Though its future is in question. Cori Bolger of the Altoona Mirror reports the
Former Pumpjack Diner - Wichita Falls, TX 2008-10-16 17:04:45 As mentioned here, the former Pumpjack diner was recently sold. Agilitynut has an external picture of the Pumpjack Diner
here. The Times Record News reports the diner will open on November 17, 2008 as the Pioneer of Texas Diner.
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Former Fairfield Diner and Vegetarian Enclave - Fairfield, CT 2008-10-16 17:04:14 Fairfield Diner
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On this date in 2005 the Fairfield Diner and Vegetarian Enclave closed. The Anthis family had operated this diner since 1993. Prompting closure of the diner is the expansion plan of the car dealership next door. As seen in the picture taken about a year ago, some of the environmental style exterior has fallen off.
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Liberty Elm Diner - Providence, RI 2008-10-10 11:27:45 Liberty Elm Diner
The Liberty Elm is a diner we visit often. It was nice to see Linda Borg of the Providence
Journal recently wrote an article about the diner. Her article provides an insight into the diner's past and the mission of the people that own and operate it. Be sure to check out the diner's myspace page.Article Toolsaddthis_url='
Weekend Roundup 2008-10-04 04:00:01 The Weekend
Roundup feature draws from some of the postings we made during this past week. It's purpose is a quick summary and one area of the blog where we don't include map links. At times we may include other items here not making the blog that may be of interest to our readers. We'd like to hear your comments or suggestions.
The following diners were added to the database:
not named
Smyrna Diner - Smyrna, DE 2008-10-03 19:20:27 Smyrna Diner
2Originally uploaded by SamH oneand appears here underCreative CommonsWhile not a classic manufactured diner, WDEL 1150AM reports the new Smyrna Diner has opened. Their article also includes a very brief video. In the Article Tools section below you'll find links to our previous posts about the diner.Above is a picture by flickr pro SamH taken on September 8th. It shows workers
Weekend Roundup 2008-10-03 14:05:01 The Weekend
Roundup feature draws from some of the postings we made during this past week. It's purpose is a quick summary and one area of the blog where we don't include map links. We include other items here not making the blog that may be of interest to our readers. We'd like to hear your comments or suggestions.
Seven diners were added to the database:
Charlie's Diner*
Fall River Ave.
Today in Diner History. . . 2008-10-03 14:04:14 On this date in 1999, seven diners in Massachusetts were added to the National Park Service's, National Register Of Historic Places. Listed below are the diners:
Agawam Diner
166 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley
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Capitol Diner
431 Union St.
Lynn
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Casey's Diner
36 South Ave.
Natick
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Miss Florence Diner
99 Main St.
Northampton
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Rosebud
381 Summer St.
Somerville
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Today in Diner History. . . 2008-10-02 12:11:10 On this date in 2007 Doc's Little Gem Diner
closed due to a kitchen fire. After repairs, this 1950's Fodero diner reopened a little over two months later.
Also on this day, though in 1939, Nicholas Caracasis of Roslindale, MA received Patent number: D116621 for his diner design. The design and accompanying text may be seen here.Article Toolsaddthis_url=' Read more:History
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Former Forum Diner - Paramus, NJ 2008-10-02 12:10:17 While we were looking at the pictures of the White Tower in Michael Perlman's flickr photostream, we were reminded of the fast approaching deadline for saving the ForumDiner
. This blog posted an entry back in June about the diner needing to be moved. A month ago it looked like the diner may have had a buyer. However the Paramus Post wrote an article that they changed their mind. This past Read more:Former
Milford Diner - Milford, NH 2008-09-28 08:20:06 Red Arrow Diner
,Manchester, NHOn this date in 2005, the Milford Diner closed. After many years in business, this very renovated 1930's diner had new owners. The revamped restaurant reopened about a month later, doing business as Toro. A series of events lead to its sudden closure in July 2006. In October 2007, the restaurant reopened as the Milford Diner. However, once again it closed about
Weekend Roundup 2008-09-27 07:50:03 Updated while at the Liberty Elm diner.
Three diners were added to the database:
Skyline Diner
Penndel, PA
Frank's Diner*
Penndel, PA
Trail Blazer Diner*
PA
All were mentioned in this online article. The two marked (*) were added provisionally pending further investigation. If you have any information on these diners please write us. We would like to know more about them.
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Today in Diner History. . . 2008-09-26 15:48:03 On this date in 2006, Skee's Diner
in Torrington, CT was added to the National Park Service's, National Register Of Historic Places. In January 2008, the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce announced their plans to purchase and relocate the diner. After restoration the structure will serve as a tourist information center.Our last visit to this 1926 O'Mahony diner was in March 2008.Article Read more:History
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Today in Diner History. . . 2008-09-26 15:46:03 On this date in 1994, Bobby's Girl Diner
opened for business. We visited this diner about a month ago during our diner trip through Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. The diner was manufactured by the Worcester Lunch Car Company in 1957.Article Toolsaddthis_url='-in-diner-history_26.html'; addthis_title='Today
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New articles. . . 2008-09-18 23:48:32 Johnson & Wales
Culinary Arts Museum Diner ExhibitWe are working on some new posts. Stay tuned or better yet, subscribe to the RSS feed by clicking on the button on the upper left of this page.
On the 22nd we'll have another Today In Diner History post. Here's a link to our Google calendar with all the Today In Diner History events. We encourage you to submit entries for inclusion on the
Former White Tower - Toledo, OH 2008-09-18 19:20:14 While the WhiteTower
may not be the traditional diner; reminiscent of the train car style, we thought a recent news article may be of interest. Earlier this year, the building was reported being for sale. An article in yesterday's Toledo
Blade mentions the building has been sold to Rumpf Development, Ltd. It will taken apart and moved from its Jefferson Avenue location in the coming weeks. Read more:Former
Mayberry Drive-In and Diner - Moneta, VA 2008-09-16 12:54:08 P5060297Originally uploaded by Tidewater Museand appears here under a CreativeCommons licenseIt's been just about a month since Bob Craig's diner touched down in Moneta. The Roanoke Times published an article today about the progress. Courtney Cutright reports the diner expects to open in a couple weeks. Read the entire article here.
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