[Banner Dairy Lunch]

[Banner Dairy Lunch]

Restaurants
Restaurant workers
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
William J. Klauer Collection. City at Work Project
Glass negatives
Itinerant photographers

A long, light colored, marble counter dominates this image. On one end may be seen a large selection of desserts including cake slices, pies, and the feature of the day, for ten cents - “Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream,” and “served in a bowl with extra cream.” Next to the desserts are two large serving bowls and plates with rolls, bread slices and donuts. Additional desserts are visible at the far end of the counter. In the center of the counter is a cash register, registering a twenty-five cent sale. Two signs advertising “Combination Salad” for ten cents are on either side of the cash register. Three men, all dressed in white coats, shirts and ties, are standing behind the counter near the cash register. Five large silver urns for dispensing liquids are behind the men. Over the urns is a hood with a sign that reads “To avoid mistakes please pay when served.” Over the hood is a “Please Don’t Smoke” sign. On either side of the hood are menu boards which advertise selections such as “Hot Egg Sandwich,” “Baked Beans” or “Buttermilk” for five cents each. Other selections include “Hot Chicken Pie,” Cream of Tomato Soup,” “Roast Beef Sandwich” or “Irish Stew” for ten cents each, and “Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes” for fifteen cents. A large, electric chandelier hangs from the white, pressed tin ceiling. The floor is tile, in a circular pattern. The number “251” has been written on the emulsion side of the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the picture. The number “3” is written in the upper left corner.

Photographer unknown

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This record is part of the William J. Klauer Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

1912-05/06

Contact The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 or call (563) 588-7100 © 2013 LORAS COLLEGE

William J. Klauer Collection

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass plate negative scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

Still image

KL 217-006

449 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa

According to the Encyclopedia Dubuque (www.encyclopediadubuque.org), The Banner Dairy Lunch offered a “Quick Clean Lunch at all hours.”

This image was displayed in the “City at Work” exhibit at the Dubuque Museum of Art, December 7, 2013 – March 24, 2014.

1 glass negative: b & w

6.5 x 8.5 in.