This was known as the “Diner” for many years. The 75-foot railroad car was built in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exposition at a cost of $25,000. It is believed that Theodore Roosevelt used it for his 1900 and 1904 presidential campaigns. It was retired in 1931, purchased by Henry Tattersal of Sandwich for $75 in California, and moved to Sandwich to the southwest corner of Main and Church streets for a restaurant. A year later, it was moved east across the street to its present location. It has been named the Diner, Wright’s Diner, Paul’s Diner, Cucina Plata, Kelly’s Pub, American Grill, and now the Bull Moose. Today’s facility includes the train car and the home just to the south, all in one. H.C. Tattersall opened a small ice cream stand on the east end of the Diner in 1937 and held a naming contest. Charlotte Fields’ name was chosen, and so it was called The Humpty Dumpty.
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This was known as the “Diner” for many years. The 75-foot railroad car was built in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exposition at a cost of $25,000. It is believed that Theodore Roosevelt used it for his 1900 and 1904 presidential campaigns. It was retired in 1931, purchased by Henry Tattersal of Sandwich for $75 in California, and moved to Sandwich to the southwest corner of Main and Church streets for a restaurant. A year later, it was moved east across the street to its present location. It has been named the Diner, Wright’s Diner, Paul’s Diner, Cucina Plata, Kelly’s Pub, American Grill, and now the Bull Moose. Today’s facility includes the train car and the home just to the south, all in one. H.C. Tattersall opened a small ice cream stand on the east end of the Diner in 1937 and held a naming contest. Charlotte Fields’ name was chosen, and so it was called The Humpty Dumpty. (Photo provided)