Worcester Lunch Car Company

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Worcester Lunch Car and Carriage Company founded by Philip H. Duprey and Irving M. Stoddard in 1906; name later changed to Worcester Lunch Car Company; built a total of 651 diners, many of which still exist in New England, noted for their high quality of work, hand-made wooden elements, and clerestory windows; company ceased operations in 1961.

From the description of Worcester Lunch Car Company records, 1910-1967 (bulk 1950-1959). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70964827

From the description of Records, 1910-1960 (bulk 1911-1950). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958391

From the description of Records, 1925-1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958500

Worcester Lunch Car and Carriage Company founded in 1906, Worcester, Mass.; name later changed to Worcester Lunch Car Company; built a total of 651 diners, many of which still exist in New England, noted for their high quality of work, hand-made wooden elements, and clerestory windows; company ceased operations 1961 and assets purchased by Worcester Deluxe Diners Manufacturing Company which started work on a single diner but company dissolved before its completion.

From the description of Records, 1925-1961 (bulk 1940-1950). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958597

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Gemme, Charles. person
associatedWith Worcester Deluxe Diners Manufacturing Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Worcester Lunch Car and Carriage Company. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New England
Massachusetts--Worcester
New England
Massachusetts--Worcester
New England
Massachusetts--Worcester
Massachusetts--Worcester
New England
Subject
Diners (Restaurants)
Diners (Restaurants)
Diners (Restaurants)
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1910

Active 1967

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