Diners are quintessential pieces of American history. It's where the local community would gather to eat and share gossip. That's still true today even though the number of surviving diners is fewer these days. Sometimes a diner will spend its entire life in one location. Others will begin life in one town and find new life in another. One such establishment is this New Hampshire diner in the small town of Rindge.
The Hometown Diner in Rindge was originally constructed in 1949 by The Silk City Diner Company of Patterson, New Jersey. It was one of approximately 1500 diners built by the company.
In the 2000s, the diner was "discovered" after a period of inactivity. Following a series of ownerships, the diner was relocated to Lima, Ohio.
Sometime after 2012, the diner was purchased again and moved to its current location on Route 119 in Rindge.
The diner was completely disassembled piece by piece, with each piece being numbered and transported from Ohio.
Once in Rindge, the process was reversed and the structure was rebuilt. Hometown Diner welcomed its first New Hampshire customers in October 2013.
The Hometown Diner not only serves as a great local restaurant but also a welcoming spot for visitors traveling the highways of southern New Hampshire.
In addition to great food and a comfy atmosphere, the diner has also hosted live music and events like classic car shows.
To learn more about the history of this classic New Hampshire diner and to view its menu, visit the Hometown Diner website and follow Hometown Diner on Facebook for all of the latest updates.
I love diner food! If you're like me and want to explore more diners in New Hampshire, check out this one that has been loved by famous celebrities for years and another that is known for its scrumptious eggs benedict.
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