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Scott Kingley was kind enough to allow this embedding of his wonderful video vignette of the Liberty Elm Diner on our website. Warning: Do not watch on an empty stomach.
The Liberty Elm Makes History from Scott Kingsley | David DelPoio on Vimeo.
The old Central Diner, now called The Liberty Elm, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1947 Worcester Lunch Car with it's barrel roof, red porcelain exterior and Tennessee marble counter has seen many different owners, names and refurbishments over the years. The listing will help protect the diner's place on Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island for many years to come. Scott shot the video, for one good cup of coffee, for a friend who is putting together the diner's website. libertyelmdiner.com. See the bacon in marvelous HD at ascottkingsley.com.
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