Today In Diner History. . .

On this date in 1891, Worcester, Massachusetts resident Charles H. Palmer was issued patent number 458738, titled "Night Lunch Wagon." Here is a quote from the patent.

"The object of my present invention is to provide a convenient, commodious, and desirable traveling apparatus or wagon for carrying, preparing, and serving night-lunches on the streets in cities or in other situations where desired."

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