"The Chief Diner" in Durango, Colorado. Postcard S17308 from Petley Studios (ca. 1960s)..
This unique hand-painted diner was made from a vintage narrow gauge railroad coach.
Here is the description on the back of the postcard:
"The Chief Diner
2172 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado
Is known from Coast to Coast for its fine food and service -- This very unique Cafe, all hand painted by a famous Colored Artist, is made from one of the first Narrow Gauge Railroad Coaches to come over the D&RGWRR. It was used in the early eighties by Otto Mears on his once famous Rainbow Route from Silverton to Ironton, Colo. During the early days it was attacked by Indians and there were many arrow heads buried in the wood."
The Chief Diner was demolished to make way for a lighting store, Light Art of Durango.
"The Chief Diner" in Durango, Colorado. Postcard S17308 from Petley Studios (ca. 1960s)..
This unique hand-painted diner was made from a vintage narrow gauge railroad coach.
Here is the description on the back of the postcard:
"The Chief Diner
2172 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado
Is known from Coast to Coast for its fine food and service -- This very unique Cafe, all hand painted by a famous Colored Artist, is made from one of the first Narrow Gauge Railroad Coaches to come over the D&RGWRR. It was used in the early eighties by Otto Mears on his once famous Rainbow Route from Silverton to Ironton, Colo. During the early days it was attacked by Indians and there were many arrow heads buried in the wood."
The Chief Diner was demolished to make way for a lighting store, Light Art of Durango.