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| altamont |
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July 2004: Courtesy of Phil Edwards |
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| Altamont |
| 3061
E Mill Dr (S.R. 128 & 25) |
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A
classic Dutch Pantry, the unit in Altamont featured
two dining sections flanking a country store merchandising
area that sold take home candy and gift items. Propaganda
of the day stated that Dutch Pantry Restaurants transported
a picturesque patch of Pennsylvania Dutch country and
offered hearty home cooking.
After
the chain ceased to exist, Altamont retained its appearance
albeit painted in different colors. It was operated
as Longhorn Restaurant & Saloon and then more recently
as Randy's Family Sports Pub. |
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| greenup |
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| Photos
July 2004: Courtesy of Phil Edwards |
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| Greenup |
| 201
N Haughton Hwy |
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Like
most of the earlier Dutch Pantrys, the one in Greenup
was also a filling station. Thus it was a convenient
stop for motorists--offering food, gas, and gifts.
The
unit was apparently not owned by SOHIO's Hospitality
Motor Inns subsidiary and was perhaps company owned
or a franchised outlet. Based on the photographs,
it likely survived past Dutch Pantry's 1980s corporate
death and carried on as an independent. Incredibly
its general appearance and lightly disguised towering
highway sign remained! |
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Above:
Perhaps the Dutch Pantry offered Shell gas as evidenced
by the topless Shell sign tower behind the restaurant?
Right:
Slightly modified, an original Dutch-esque light standard
remained in use and exemplified the attention to detail
that Dutch Pantry employed to further its theme. |
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