Interesting article in the Argus Leader about the Phillips Ave. Diner. If you’re new-ish to town, you might think that the diner’s always been there, just another culinary option in a city that gets busier by the day.
But things weren’t always that way downtown, and at the time, moving the classic car to a little used city-owned parking lot was a bold move.
To quote:
According to historical accounts online and newspaper archives, not everyone was on board with moving the unique building to the heart of the city.
“There’s been a minor hubub (sic) growing over the diner, which some people say doesn’t fit with the character of downtown — out of place, jarring, ugly,” wrote the Argus Leader editorial board in July 2005 in a piece supporting the location.
Sounds like they’ve changed their tune! Read more at the Argus Leader. (And if you’re hitting your “free article” wall, just subscribe already. Digital is dirt cheap, and supporting local journalism is the responsible thing to do!)