We had a swell breakfast after lunchtime at the bustling Historic Village Diner in Red Hook NY on the way to our Lake George adventure.
The “Historic” sign out the front is incorrect in stating that this is a 1927 Silk City, as our diner go-to-guy Larry Cultrera of Diner Hotline informs us that it is a 1951 model. Also I learned that the sign out front that is meant to look like an official sign from the state, was put there by the diner’s owners. Though it is correct that “Village Diner, or the Half-Way diner was placed on the Historic Registrar in 1988. The first in N.Y.S. and the 4th in the country”
Hopping with vacationers, locals and college kids alike, we were pleased with our meal and service, and I could not stop snappin photos of this gorgeous diner!
A few things though you should know- they don’t serve pancakes after 1pm, they DO have real maple syrup for an extra $2, but there are no free refills on drinks. Unfortunately I can’t remember if they take cards, so bring cash just in case. Be in the know, courtesy of the Retro Roadmap!
Historic Village Diner
7550 North Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571-1450
(845) 758-6232
Beth, this is a 1951 vintage Silk City diner, Don’t always believe what these diner owners write as far as history. They are not always correct.
Larry, I know I can trust you to give me the correct skinny on these things! I had no idea that those “Historic” signs can also be bought by regular folks. I was going to update the comments here to reflect that info from the FB page, and who knows I may see how much it costs to get a historic marker put outside the Hacienda :-)
Have a great Mem Day Weekend!
Here’s some information on New York historical markers:
The original markers were placed by the state Education Department between 1926 and 1966. The original ones were made by the Walton Foundry of cast iron (which of course has a tendency to rust.) The original markers are essentially in the public domain and are maintained by property owners or local groups.
New markers can be bought from Catskill Castings, and are now cast aluminum (no rust!) The price for a “standard” marker is $895.
http://www.catskillcastings.com/preview.htm
Glen- thanks for the additional info, I had no idea that was a non-official sign in front of the diner. If anything I thought it was way cool that NYS had recognized it.
Well at least we all know where we can get an official looking cast aluminum sign for outside of our house :-)