Franks Diner - Spokane WA - Neon Signs on Waymarking.com

During the heyday of railroading, Barney-Smith and Pullman vied for supremacy in the elegant railcar business. In 1906, Barney-Smith manufactured this car as an “observation car”.
It remained unsold until 1909, when it was purchased by the Northern Pacific Railroad and remodeled to suit their needs as a private car for the president of the railroad.

Car number 1787 (this car) served as a presidential car until it was replaced in 1931.

Stranded in Seattle at the height of the depression, No. 1787 found a new home. Frank Knight, the brother and sometime partner of Jack Knight of Spokane, bought the presidential car and converted it into a traditional “diner”.

Frank and his heirs operated the Diner on 4th Avenue South in Seattle from 1931 until 1991 when they lost their land lease, sixty years after old No. 1787 served its first meal.

With a 60 year tradition of great breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in Seattle, No. 1787 has been restored locally by Pat Jeppesen. Our owners Larry and Jan Brown and Ken Belisle along with our General Manager Rosa Zerr and her Crew are proud to offer Frank’s Diner in Spokane, where appreciation for tradition and good food is unsurpassed.

Seattle’s loss is Spokane’s gain. Frank’s has been voted Spokane’s Best Breakfast 10 out of the past 11 years. We welcome you to Frank’s and are sure you’ll enjoy the hearty recipes handed down over the past six decades.

Name of business: Franks Diner Type of business: Restaurant/Diner Condition of Neon Sign: Daylight - Can't tell Physical Location: 1516 W. 2nd Ave Spokane, WA Web Address: [Web Link]

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