A   DEJA VIEW:   Brownell's Ondawa Luncher, a classic Closson wagon,
the way it looked in 1906 (opposite the Park Theatre), in Glens Falls, NY.


The original roadside lunchers were horse-drawn wagons
that could be pulled to an advantageous high-traffic
location or to a factory site to cater to the masses.
In spite of their diminutive size, they evolved into
wagons with interior seating & varying amenities.

ON A ROLL:   BECOMING INDEPENDENT -   BY SERVING BETTER MEALS CHEAPER ..
an ad for the (Diner predecessor) Closson Lunch Wagon Co. - which appeared in 1905.



Ultimately, the concept of situating the lunch wagon
in a semi-permanent location, rather than pulling it to
a strategic location along the pike each day (or night),
foreshadows the arrival of the classic roadside diner.

A MODERN (POST-WAR) TRIBUTE TO GOOD TASTE ..
AD FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW DINERS - PUBLISHED IN 1948.

The West Taghkanic Diner was manufactured in 1953 by
Mountain View Diners of Singac, New Jersey. One of
the primary manufacturers of Art Deco diners in
the 20th Century, they built hundreds of Diners
in America during the boom years (1939 to 1957).

The Taghkanic Diner has been in continuous operation
now for half a century, managing to remain intact and
very original, including its landmark neon indian chief.

Traditionally, a metal tag would be installed
by the manufacturer when construction was
completed and the Diner would be ready for
transporting to its final destination. These
tags were also almost always stamped with
a serial number.   At the Taghkanic Diner
you can still see the original tag affixed
over the entrance door (Serial No. 399).

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• Route 82 @ Taconic Parkway •
West Taghkanic (Ancram) New York

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