Living History: Where have all the diners gone?
Although a disappearing breed, these eateries still can be found in Chester County
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The DK Diner in West Chester is a classic example of a disappearing breed: the railcar or prefab diner. Once plentiful in Chester County, now it requires a bit of a hunt to find these gems of Americana.
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