Comments on: About Diner Hotline http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com Diners, Drive-in Restaurants and other roadside stuff Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:51:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: dinerhotline http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1272 dinerhotline Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:43:00 +0000 #comment-1272 Hi Margo, yes I am familiar with that diner. I was actually in it once at its old location in South Birmingham (near West Chester), PA. It was originally known as the Birmingham Grill. When I saw it (June 19, 1993) it was closed and was about to embark on the trip across the country. I also know that when it opened in Truckee it was called Andy's Truckee Diner. Hi Margo, yes I am familiar with that diner. I was actually in it once at its old location in South Birmingham (near West Chester), PA. It was originally known as the Birmingham Grill. When I saw it (June 19, 1993) it was closed and was about to embark on the trip across the country. I also know that when it opened in Truckee it was called Andy’s Truckee Diner.

]]> By: Margo D. http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1271 Margo D. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:12:55 +0000 #comment-1271 Have you heard the story about the JAX diner in Truckee? It was actually moved across the country via flatbed truck several years ago from it's original home in West Chester, PA. My folks live nearby and love this place! http://jaxtruckee.com/ Have you heard the story about the JAX diner in Truckee? It was actually moved across the country via flatbed truck several years ago from it’s original home in West Chester, PA.

My folks live nearby and love this place!
http://jaxtruckee.com/

]]> By: Rosie http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1217 Rosie Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:56:34 +0000 #comment-1217 My name is Marcie Miller and I make small scale architectural installations. I was recently commissioned to make a funky replica of the Collins Diner in North Cannon, Ct. It's just stunning and the family cried when they saw it. When you open the door, the song "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke plays. If anyone is interested in seeing my work and commissioning my services, please email me directly: MARCIESMILLER@SBCGLOBAL.NET My name is Marcie Miller and I make small scale architectural installations. I was recently commissioned to make a funky replica of the Collins Diner in North Cannon, Ct. It’s just stunning and the family cried when they saw it. When you open the door, the song “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke plays.

If anyone is interested in seeing my work and commissioning my services, please email me directly: MARCIESMILLER@SBCGLOBAL.NET

]]> By: dinerhotline http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1174 dinerhotline Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:24:05 +0000 #comment-1174 John, my old friend, I found you on Facebook because of Jim DeCota. Jim found this blog last week and got in contact with me. We had a long conversation. Being that you are located in Utah, you should check out The Road Island Diner in Oakley, Utah. It is one that originally operated in New Bedford as one of Al Mac's Diners for a few years but spent most of its life in Middletown, RI as Tommy's Deluxe Diner. It was trucked to Oakley a few years ago and the owner, Keith Walker spent a considerable amount of money to restore it to virtually brand new condition. If you get there see if you can meet Keith. Tell him I sent you. John, my old friend, I found you on Facebook because of Jim DeCota. Jim found this blog last week and got in contact with me. We had a long conversation.

Being that you are located in Utah, you should check out The Road Island Diner in Oakley, Utah. It is one that originally operated in New Bedford as one of Al Mac’s Diners for a few years but spent most of its life in Middletown, RI as Tommy’s Deluxe Diner.

It was trucked to Oakley a few years ago and the owner, Keith Walker spent a considerable amount of money to restore it to virtually brand new condition.

If you get there see if you can meet Keith. Tell him I sent you.

]]> By: Johnny O'Donnell http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1173 Johnny O'Donnell Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:17:25 +0000 #comment-1173 Larry, What a remarkable walk down memory lane. Not only were we Carroll's Resturant haunts in Medford in the 1970's, but also a frequent visitor to Wilsons in Waltham! You have turned your slight interest into a remarkable interest, then into something that we can all share! Thanks for this and the many things "GSAS" did in the day! Bravo! I can take some photos of diners here in Utah and I can send a photo and some historical data from Salt Lake. Small towns here have wonderful small spots where locals still hang out, share personal and family histories. For instance RUTHs Diner in Immigration Canyon that comes into the ole city from the east has been established for many years, has been retrofitted numerous times, and yet still holds the name of the origional property. Ruth was a notorious proprietor who was known for rough and tumble days. Now it is a well known and popular spot where you can run into political and screen star charactors on a Sunday brunch. So, lets hook up, share the past, and join forces to offer an ole Massachusetts and now Utah connection. Johnny O'Donnell Larry,
What a remarkable walk down memory lane. Not only were we Carroll’s Resturant haunts in Medford in the 1970’s, but also a frequent visitor to Wilsons in Waltham! You have turned your slight interest into a remarkable interest, then into something that we can all share! Thanks for this and the many things “GSAS” did in the day! Bravo! I can take some photos of diners here in Utah and I can send a photo and some historical data from Salt Lake. Small towns here have wonderful small spots where locals still hang out, share personal and family histories. For instance RUTHs Diner in Immigration Canyon that comes into the ole city from the east has been established for many years, has been retrofitted numerous times, and yet still holds the name of the origional property. Ruth was a notorious proprietor who was known for rough and tumble days. Now it is a well known and popular spot where you can run into political and screen star charactors on a Sunday brunch. So, lets hook up, share the past, and join forces to offer an ole Massachusetts and now Utah connection. Johnny O’Donnell

]]> By: bob higgins http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1160 bob higgins Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:13:33 +0000 #comment-1160 The same is true for Methuen with plans to locate one in the Home Depot parking lot at the Loop shopping plaza. The application process has begun. The same is true for Methuen with plans to locate one in the Home Depot parking lot at the Loop shopping plaza. The application process has begun.

]]> By: Anthony http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1146 Anthony Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:03:37 +0000 #comment-1146 Larry, I was reading my local newspaper last night - The Wilmington Town Crier. In the legal notices there was a notice for a public hearing for a plan to open a Sonic drive-in. I will keep you posted. Larry, I was reading my local newspaper last night – The Wilmington Town Crier. In the legal notices there was a notice for a public hearing for a plan to open a Sonic drive-in. I will keep you posted.

]]> By: Jack C. Della Santa http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1131 Jack C. Della Santa Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:24:16 +0000 #comment-1131 Michael Litant - June 27, 2009 asked about “Chickland” (lots and lots of rotisserie chickens turning) that I think was also along Route 1? I remember this place very well. My parents took me there very often. The rotisserie chickens were to kill for. I have a couple old photo's of my dad and myself in front of the restaurant if your interested. Does anyone remember a night club called The Golden Anchor? I don't remember where it was located, I was a baby. It burned to ground killing many people. Must have been in the mid to late forty's. Michael Litant – June 27, 2009 asked about “Chickland” (lots and lots of rotisserie chickens turning) that I think was also along Route 1?

I remember this place very well. My parents took me there very often. The rotisserie chickens were to kill for. I have a couple old photo’s of my dad and myself in front of the restaurant if your interested.

Does anyone remember a night club called The Golden Anchor? I don’t remember where it was located, I was a baby. It burned to ground killing many people. Must have been in the mid to late forty’s.

]]> By: dinerhotline http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1079 dinerhotline Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:22:06 +0000 #comment-1079 Michael, As you can tell, like you Rte. 1 was a big visual feast for my soul when I was young. Ironically since I have been living in Saugus for almost 9 years, getting around from one part of Saugus to the other, I usually avoid it as it is so busy. But don't get me wrong I also drive on it every day as I currently am employed just off Rte 1 in Danvers about a mile or so past where the Half Dollar/Mister Peanut sign was located. As for Chickland, for some reason I personally don't recall the place because if we ever travelled that section of Rte. 1 (now Rte. 99), we were headed south and the place would not have been as visible as it was heading north. There are plenty of postcards of Chickland, in fact they come up a lot on ebay. (I do not have one in my collection) Michael,
As you can tell, like you Rte. 1 was a big visual feast for my soul when I was young. Ironically since I have been living in Saugus for almost 9 years, getting around from one part of Saugus to the other, I usually avoid it as it is so busy.

But don’t get me wrong I also drive on it every day as I currently am employed just off Rte 1 in Danvers about a mile or so past where the Half Dollar/Mister Peanut sign was located.

As for Chickland, for some reason I personally don’t recall the place because if we ever travelled that section of Rte. 1 (now Rte. 99), we were headed south and the place would not have been as visible as it was heading north. There are plenty of postcards of Chickland, in fact they come up a lot on ebay. (I do not have one in my collection)

]]> By: Michael Litant http://dinerhotline.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1078 Michael Litant Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:32:57 +0000 #comment-1078 Hi Larry, Just came across the site from a link in the roadsidefans Yahoo Group ... great to see the Half Dollar/Mr. Peanut photos! I remember driving with my parents up Route 1 in Saugus (that's how we referred to all of Route 1 in my family) and seeing the changeover. I always yelled out of the car, "Aaahh, you're really Mr. Peanut!". And to top it off, somewhere around here, I actually have one of those Mr. Peanut postcards that you finally found. Thanks for keeping up the blog. My sister Lisa and I spend a day taking a diner tour every time I come back to Boston to visit. Any postcards or photos of a place called "Chickland" (lots and lots of rotisserie chickens turning) that I think was also along Route 1? Regards, Michael Litant San Francisco Hi Larry,

Just came across the site from a link in the roadsidefans Yahoo Group … great to see the Half Dollar/Mr. Peanut photos! I remember driving with my parents up Route 1 in Saugus (that’s how we referred to all of Route 1 in my family) and seeing the changeover. I always yelled out of the car, “Aaahh, you’re really Mr. Peanut!”. And to top it off, somewhere around here, I actually have one of those Mr. Peanut postcards that you finally found.

Thanks for keeping up the blog. My sister Lisa and I spend a day taking a diner tour every time I come back to Boston to visit.

Any postcards or photos of a place called “Chickland” (lots and lots of rotisserie chickens turning) that I think was also along Route 1?

Regards,

Michael Litant
San Francisco

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