53. DINERS: Haven Brothers

Weird Island

If you’ve been to Kennedy Plaza, you’ve probably seen the big, shiny stainless steel piece of Providence late-night culture that is Haven Brothers diner. Maybe you’ve even eaten one of their famous Murder Burgers. But did you know that Haven Brothers traces its origin back to 1893, making it one of the oldest restaurants on wheels in America?

To Visit: 12 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

Episode Source Material:

• Haven Brothers Diner - Wikipedia
• Haven Bros
• Haven Brothers
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• RI icon Haven Brothers gets a taste of movie fame
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• The Transition from Horse-Drawn to Stationary
• The Classic American Entrepreneurship
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• The Masters of the Booming Lunch Car Industry
• Appealing to the customers
• Diners of New England | Randy Garbin
• Bluefield Daily Telegraph | April 1, 1987
• Clovis News Journal | June 22, 1986
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