It seems to me that pretty much every single diner in the New York area is elevated a few feet above ground level requiring steps and/or wheelchair ramps. Why is this so? Is this tradition among diner builders??
2007-06-28 07:06:26 · 4 answers · asked by Paul G 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
It is a tradition. Diners are raised and shaped to make them look like railroad dining cars. This look started in the 1930's, when the design of lunch wagons was updated to make them more appealing. Additionally, many people actually converted old trolley cars into diners. Even though practically no diners actually travel these days, they are built to be reminiscent of the original, mobile eateries.
2007-06-28 07:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by Apoyando 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were made to resemble train cars or mobile homes (trailers) which naturally sit high off the ground. It seems like a good thing now with all the unexpected flooding.
2007-06-28 07:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are built to resemble railroad cars, which are elevated.
2007-06-28 07:16:02 · answer #3 · answered by crimebuster357 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were originally designed to be moved around, like a mobile home. that's why it's elevated, so it can be moved.
2007-06-28 07:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋