Albie Yuravich 2017-05-20 01:32:32
What Could be Finer?
Diners come in all shapes and sizes, but the ones you’re likely picturing are made of metal and glass, with booths and a long Formica counter with stools. These are the “classics,” many of them constructed a half-century ago or more in a factory and shipped to their permanent locations.
The nearly one-of-a-kind Aero Diner building, for instance, has had stays in East Hartford, Southbury, South Windham and a museum in Providence before finally finding a home in North Windham. Without the preservation efforts of people throughout the years, it might have gone to the junkyard long ago.
Resembling a railroad car, Torrington’s Skee’s Diner has had a similar journey. Though it’s been closed since 2002, an effort is underway to one day restore and reopen it. As with many such causes, money and support are needed.
Read about these and many other diners, starting on page 43.
That sense of history and dedication is also alive and well in our wonderful system of trails and parks. From our slice of the rugged Appalachian Trail in the west to the gentle river trails of the Quiet Corner, tens of thousands of residents enjoy walking, biking and hiking through our scenic and historic spaces (page 33). Countless people are working to expand these options.
So now that summer is around the corner, let’s hit the road to enjoy the man-made beauty of our diners, and hit the trails to soak up the natural beauty of our great outdoors.
Albie Yuravich
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