The Wesleyan Argus - O'Rourke's diner to be rebuilt -
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Published on: 9/19/2006
Last Visited: 10/27/2006
"You have to be an optimist to be an architect, and I am optimistic about this project," said Jeffrey Bianco, a principal architect with Bianco Giolitto Weston Architects in Middletown.
Bianco is offering his professional skills to the reconstructing of the diner.He reported that he has met with a Middletown building official to determine a new interior layout for O'Rourke's.
Specializing in historic restorations, Bianco believes that it will be possible to preserve O'Rourke's basic railroad dining car style.Even the diner's interior art theme may not be as badly affected as was previously feared.
"Fortunately, as sometimes happens, this plan will improve the diner experience for everyone," Bianco said.
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And many, like Bianco, have made significant non-monetary contributions.