Bridge Diner - Fairhaven High School

Former Location	WorthPoint.com Auction Photo
31 Popes Is, New Bedford, MA 02740
Status
Closed
Relationship to FHS
hangout, Entertainment
Years of Operation
Info Needed to Info Needed

Bridge Diner was a great spot to stop for a coffee on the way back from New Bedford dances, bring a date after a dance for snack, soda, and listen to the Juke Box.

Next door to Stop & Shop and where many FHS student employees took weekend lunch breaks at the counter.

The diner was convenient to Fairhaven High School - a quick drive halfway across the bridge.

Notes and References

Great old B&W Photo on Flickr.com.
"Bridge Diner wins place in book's tribute to 'golden era'" - archived article of 9/2/98 on SouthCoastToday.com

From SouthCoast Article

"One of those that made the cut is the former Bridge Diner on Popes Island, on Route 6 between New Bedford and Fairhaven. A later addition to the diner, the Bridge Sea Grill, is now occupied by Tofu Chinese Restaurant. ...

The author laid his groundwork well before setting out on his odyssey, writing to civic leaders and historical societies to research his targeted destinations.

So, he "knew a fair amount about the Bridge before arriving in town," he said. "I found the people in New Bedford and Fairhaven to be as friendly as any in the country," Mr. Anderson said.

Among local residents who shared their memories of the Bridge Diner with him, and who are quoted in the book, are Mary Jane Richmond, Ed Hynes, Warner Allard and Steve Foster.

Mr. Foster reminisced about walking to the Bridge Diner with his parents for Sunday dinner when he was 12 or so, during World War II. His father had sold their car after gas rationing became strict.

"They had really good French fries. My mother was Irish, and she'd always boil or mash potatoes. So French fries were something different for me. Load 'em up with ketchup and wow!" ... "

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