Persy's Place
A 1951 DeRaffele Manufacturing Co. diner in Rumford, Rhode Island
True Diner
140 Newport Ave (US-1A)Rumford, Rhode Island 02916
Phone: (401) 434-8899
Status: Closed or missing
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday:
- 7:00am to 3:00pm
Website: http://persysplace.com
Last Updated: Jan. 14, 2025
Condition: Fair amount of change
Keenan’s Place - Matchbook
(Credit: Len Arzoomanian - 61thriftpower.com)
Notes:
VJ4W+49 Rumford, East Providence, RI
Gorgeous example of a smallish mid-century DeRaffele. Known as Keenan’s until 1964. It was later China Star. Purchased by Handy Hill Creamery (in Westport, Massachusetts) and reopened 2003 as Star Diner, but closed again 2007. Reopened 2009, then closed again 2010 and put up for sale. Reopened as Persy’s 2012; closed by Feb. 2023.
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