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This structure has been designated a
Landmark that contributes significantly
to the heritage of the Town
Town of Southold, New York
Lan ark P sery 'on Commission Supervisor
May 28, 1996
-;PECIAL PRESENTATION
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�i Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
Telephone y d� ' ^ ' P.O. Box 1179
(516) 765-1801 � �� �4� Southold, New York 11971
SOUTHOLD TOWN
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THE CUTCHOGUE DINER
For many years the structure known as the "Cutchogue Diner"
has been designated by the "vox populi" as a "landmark diner." It
has been an artists' motif for many years and has appeared in art
shows, fairs, tourist folders and pictorial maps.
The structure, as we see it today, is actually an assemblege of
buildings with different dates of construction. According to its
closest neighbor, the late Preston Tuthill, it was indeed originally
built as a diner by Owen Glover in 1933. It then measured about
11 feet by 23 feet. When it was moved closer to Route 25 to become
part of the present configuration,- it was divided into two pieces
and bound together to form a part serving and part dining alcove
as an enlarged diner. The vaulted ceilings of the original diner can
still be seen. An original steel ceiling .tie rod is still in place. The
original arched roof is covered by a newer asphalt roof, which covers
the new additions. A third and fourth addition on the south side and
back side completed the new configuration.
In 1941 the prefabricated metal diner manufactured by Kullman
Company of Harrison, New Jersey was installed. The design is late art
deco. The exterior has worn well over the years. Happily, the suc-
cessive and current owners have maintained the dated integrity of its
interior furnishings and fixtures.
Not only a fine example as one expression of the "forties," it is
the only diner of its kind on the North Fork.
It remains a good eating and meeting place for local inhabitants
and visitors to the North Fork.
It is with pleasure that the Southold Town Board designates the
Cutchogue Diner a Town Landmark.
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JUDITH T.TERRY Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK y = P.O. Box 1179
v. Southold,New York 11971
REGISTRAR.OF VITAL STATISTICS ® • Fax(516) 765-1823
MARRIAGE OFFICER ��� a®� Telephone(516) 765-1800
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 28, 1996:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby designates
The Commoners' Preserve and The Cutchogue Diner as Southold Town
Landmarks, all in accordance with the recommendation for designation by
the Southold Town Landmark Preservation Commission.
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Judith T. Terry
Southold Town Clerk
May 29, 1996