The History of The Silver Spoon and 73 Main Street

The history begins with Albert Elliot opening The Model Lunch Room in 1905. He started a tradition that continues to this day, serving home cooked meals at reasonable prices. Henry Turney took over The Model Lunch Room in 1906. ALong with sandwiches and drinks, he also had a fine selection of imported and domestic cigars. 1908 saw a new name and a new owner. You would have to believe that he continued the same tradition. That year, 73 Main Street was known as The William Martin Restaurant. 1909-1910 was the only time that this address has not been a restaurant in the last 100 years. George Searle ran a paint and wallpaper store here. 1911 saw the beginning of the longest stay by one owner. Anthony Modena ran a confectionary and fruit store. Added to the sandwiches and and drinks, were fruit, candies, and ice cream. Around 1938, Tony and his brother recieved a liquor license and renamed the establishment Modena's tavern. Early 1944 until the middle of 1946, 73 Main Street was known as Norma's Place. The Yacauzzo Family carried on the tradition in this well-respected establishment.

For the next year and a half until April of 1947, Rodger Cote hung his name on the front door. It was known as Cote's Restaurant. From the middle of 1947 until the end of 1953, these walls housed a very popular restaurant called Campus Restaurant. Run by Edna Belanger, it must have been a booming business. Williston campus was across the street and the country was celebrating and growing after World War II. The first fifty years established this space as a well-liked and respected part of Easthampton's business community. During the next fourteen years, the breakfast, lunch, and dinner business contunes to grow. Irene and Mickey Swinkowski brought to Mickey's restaurant a combination of home coked meals, sweet smelling deserts, and an atmosphere that not only made Mickey's the place to be, but also a place to remember. from 1969 until 1983, Bill and Richard Sarazin served breakfst at this address. Bill and Dick offered their own blend of of home cooked meals served in a friendly atmosphere. By this time 73 Main Street was beginning to look its age. Built in the 1860's, it was now over 120 years old. In 1983, Al Devine bought and remodeled this space. Aong other changes, the dropped ceiling was removed to expose the beautiful ceiling above you. A contest was held to find a new name. Al's wife was the winner when she came up with The Silver Spoon. Al continued to own the restaurant until 1984. That year Janet McCarthy took over the remodeled restaurant. She maintained the legacy by serving her own style of breakfast and home cooked meals to locals and travelers alike. In 1989 don and Thelma Boulanger did some remodeling of their own. Along with new wallpaper, fresh paint and a new rug, they also put in the booth that remain today. Over the years, Thelma contuned the traditions of sweet smelling deserts and home cooked meals for all. 1996 brought new owners to The Silver Spoon. Jeff and Sue Doyle took over in the middle of that year. Their part of the 73 Main Street legacy will be to continue the tradition that Albert Elliot started in 1905. It will still be a place for locals and travelers alike to come and enjoy home cooked meals, and good campany in a homey atmosphere.