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Jax Truckee Diner
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By Syd Whittle, October 14, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Jax Truckee Diner Marker | | |
Inscription. Originally built in October 1948 by Kullman Diner Co. Newark, New Jersey and shipped to West Chester, PA. known as the “Birmingham Grill” where it continually operated until purchased by the Carey Family in 1992. On July 26, 1995 the diner arrived in Truckee, California. No other diner of its size and class had ever been trucked across the continent. After extensive restoration the diner was re-opened to the public on December 7, 1995.
Location. 39° 19.639′ N, 120° 11.033′ W. Marker is in Truckee, California, in Nevada County. Marker is at the intersection of West River Street and Old Broakway Road, on the right when traveling west on West River Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10144 West River Street, Truckee CA 96161, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Schaffer (within shouting distance of this marker); Truckee (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); a different marker also named Truckee (about 400 feet away); Theodore Dehone Judah (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial / Victory Highway Monument (about 600 feet away); First Log Cabin (about 600 feet away); Truckee’s Old Stone Garage and Site of Town’s First Dwelling (about 700 feet away); “The Tin Can” ----------- “Dot’s Place” (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Truckee.| | | | 
By Syd Whittle, October 14, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Jax Truckee Diner Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. History of Jax Truckee Diner. The classic American diner represents a bygone era filled with down-to-earth values that people still crave. Manufactured in factories and often modeled after railroad dining cars, diners became popular in the Depression because they offered affordable fare. (Submitted on October 27, 2012.)
2. Philly News - Diner on the Move. (Submitted on December 20, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
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By Syd Whittle, October 14, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Jax Truckee Diner | | |
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By ~ Post Card ~ Public Domain | |
| | | 4. This is the Birmingham Diner at its original Location - Post Card | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 27, 2012, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2012, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 4. submitted on December 20, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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