Turnback Tuesday is hoping a mystery has been solved. The restaurant Jack’s Quick Lunch, 311 Main St., Derby, was located next to the Home Trust Co. at 293 Main St.
The Home Trust building was built in 1901 and the fact that this postcard was produced sometime between 1907 and 1915 narrows down the search.
Going through city directories numerous times has finally come up with a possibility. There was a restaurant located at 311 Main St. owned by John McKiernan (Jack) in 1907. No other restaurants have been listed at this address.
John lived at 462 Howe Ave., Shelton, which is located directly across the street from the Derby-Shelton Bridge, making it a quick walk to work.
Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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