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- Sterling Diners Advertisement, circa 1936 -
- circa 1936
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Sterling Diners Advertisement, circa 1936
- Jerry O'Mahony Diners, 1936-1950 - The New Jersey-based Jerry O'Mahony Dining Cars was one of the leading diner manufacturers for decades, building hundreds of diners in numerous styles and giving many diner builders their start. This contact sheet of 4"x5" negatives, created 1975 for Richard J. S. Gutman's book, <em>American Diner</em>, shows several diners made by the company.
- 1936-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Jerry O'Mahony Diners, 1936-1950
The New Jersey-based Jerry O'Mahony Dining Cars was one of the leading diner manufacturers for decades, building hundreds of diners in numerous styles and giving many diner builders their start. This contact sheet of 4"x5" negatives, created 1975 for Richard J. S. Gutman's book, American Diner, shows several diners made by the company.
- Diners' Club Card, 1976-1977 - Diners Club, founded in 1950, was the first to issue a credit card exclusively for travel and entertainment. With this card, members had access to a variety of restaurants, hotels, and car rental services. The card's success led to the growth of the credit card industry.
- 1966-1977
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Diners' Club Card, 1976-1977
Diners Club, founded in 1950, was the first to issue a credit card exclusively for travel and entertainment. With this card, members had access to a variety of restaurants, hotels, and car rental services. The card's success led to the growth of the credit card industry.
- Jerry O'Mahony Diners, 1929-1935 -
- 1929-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Jerry O'Mahony Diners, 1929-1935
- "Brill Steel Diners Now Van Equipped," 1928 - Since 1868, the J. G. Brill Company had manufactured horsecars, railroad cars, and streetcars. With the increased popularity of diners in the 1920s, Brill introduced a line of all-steel diners in 1927. The reference to "Now Van Equipped" on the cover of this catalog relates to the use of high-quality restaurant equipment supplied by the Pick-Barth-Van Organization.
- 1928
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"Brill Steel Diners Now Van Equipped," 1928
Since 1868, the J. G. Brill Company had manufactured horsecars, railroad cars, and streetcars. With the increased popularity of diners in the 1920s, Brill introduced a line of all-steel diners in 1927. The reference to "Now Van Equipped" on the cover of this catalog relates to the use of high-quality restaurant equipment supplied by the Pick-Barth-Van Organization.
- Jerry O'Mahony Diners Being Transported, circa 1928 -
- circa 1928
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Jerry O'Mahony Diners Being Transported, circa 1928
- Jerry O'Mahony Diners Being Constructed in Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1930-1939 - The New Jersey-based Jerry O'Mahony Dining Cars was one of the leading diner manufacturers for decades, building hundreds of diners in numerous styles and giving many diner builders their start as they spun off to start their own businesses. This contact sheet of 4"x5" negatives, created 1975 for Richard J. S. Gutman's book, <em>American Diner</em>, shows dining cars being constructed.
- 1930-1939
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Jerry O'Mahony Diners Being Constructed in Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1930-1939
The New Jersey-based Jerry O'Mahony Dining Cars was one of the leading diner manufacturers for decades, building hundreds of diners in numerous styles and giving many diner builders their start as they spun off to start their own businesses. This contact sheet of 4"x5" negatives, created 1975 for Richard J. S. Gutman's book, American Diner, shows dining cars being constructed.
- Dishing on Diners - Richard J.S. Gutman — the world’s expert on diners — shares his start, describes his discoveries and explains his connection to The Henry Ford.
- May 21, 2024
- Collections - article
Dishing on Diners
Richard J.S. Gutman — the world’s expert on diners — shares his start, describes his discoveries and explains his connection to The Henry Ford.
- Notes on Diners and Diner History, circa 1975 -
- 1974
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Notes on Diners and Diner History, circa 1975
- Catalog for Paramount Diners, Inc. "Roadking" Model - Persons looking to open a diner in the 1950s could purchase a "Roadking" from Paramount Diners, Incorporated, of New Jersey. In this simple brochure, produced about 1955, the company praised the design, layout, and construction of the "Roadking." All of which, Paramount touted, would invite extra patronage -- something diner owners desired.
- circa 1955
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Catalog for Paramount Diners, Inc. "Roadking" Model
Persons looking to open a diner in the 1950s could purchase a "Roadking" from Paramount Diners, Incorporated, of New Jersey. In this simple brochure, produced about 1955, the company praised the design, layout, and construction of the "Roadking." All of which, Paramount touted, would invite extra patronage -- something diner owners desired.