Today In Diner History. . .

On this date in 1905, Glens Falls, New York resident Albert H. Closson was issued patent number 780265, titled "Night Lunch-Wagon." Here is a quote from the patent.

"The object of the present invention is to provide an improved commodious kitchen and dining-room which is mounted on wheels to permit of easy transportation and which may be easily and conveniently entered by pedestrians from the street, as well as to furnish a booth from which persons standing on the outside may be readily served with lunches."

The entire patent description with accompanying drawings may be viewed using Google Patent search.


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