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Community Gathering Places

Although not easily done, historic restaurants often outlast other businesses, shopping centers, trends, even entire generations of residents. Through it all, these establishments continue serving their communities. Generations of employees, owners, and customers become part of the restaurant's story.

They prove that history isn't made up of only larger-than-life events, but of the ordinary events that make up our collective memory. These restaurants preserve those moments: birthday dinners, post-game meals, business lunches, and anniversary celebrations.

At the end of the day, it's the people who continue giving them life.

Pictured: Front cover of Jake & Dorothy's Cafe menu.
Credit: Jake & Dorothy's Cafe Facebook

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