Dublin Core
Title
King Square Diner and Main St. Bridge - 1956
Description
Two black and white photos of the Main Street bridge with a rare snapshot of the King Square Diner (123 Main Street). The first photo was taken in August 1956.
The second photo with the wording "King Square Diner" is dated April 11, 1936.
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The history of the King Square Diner is being researched, but a lunch diner was in the location in the 1920's, possibly pre-dating King Square, which was commemorated in 1923. Here is what we know so far:
In July 1933 the owner of the diner, Peter Hanson, passed away.
In December (or late November) 1949, ownership of the diner changed with it being purchased by Tom King, who owned a package store, also on Main Street. Bill Collins was tapped to manage the diner.
In November 1951 ownership of the diner changed again, possibly back to whomever owned in 1949?
In 1958 the diner was owned by Eddie Johnson.
The diner closed permanently in 1978 and was torn down in September 1979 as part of a downtown revitalization project.
The second photo with the wording "King Square Diner" is dated April 11, 1936.
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The history of the King Square Diner is being researched, but a lunch diner was in the location in the 1920's, possibly pre-dating King Square, which was commemorated in 1923. Here is what we know so far:
In July 1933 the owner of the diner, Peter Hanson, passed away.
In December (or late November) 1949, ownership of the diner changed with it being purchased by Tom King, who owned a package store, also on Main Street. Bill Collins was tapped to manage the diner.
In November 1951 ownership of the diner changed again, possibly back to whomever owned in 1949?
In 1958 the diner was owned by Eddie Johnson.
The diner closed permanently in 1978 and was torn down in September 1979 as part of a downtown revitalization project.
Date
1956-08
Contributor
Janet E. Brayden
Identifier
2017.205
2025.97
Source
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photo print.
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 3.5 in.; 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Storage
PB57