Bickford's Restaurants and Cafeterias were mainstays in the New York City area from the 1920s through the 1960s. New York City, officially named the City of New York, is the most populous city in the United States, the most densely populated major city in North America, and is the largest financial center in the world. ... Sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or primarily in North America and in Australia as the Roaring Twenties . In Europe it is sometimes refered to as the Golden Twenties. ... The 1960s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ...

Founded by Samuel Longley Bickford (1885–1959), the "lunch rooms" offered modestly priced fare open for extended hours. The restaurants were popular and expanded throughout the greater New York City area into New Jersey and Massachusetts. Other restaurant business expansion continued, with drive-in restaurants and associated locations in Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D) Acting, Outgoing Jon Corzine (D) (Governor-Elect) Senators Jon Corzine (D) (Outgoing) Frank Lautenberg (D) Official language(s) None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Senators Edward Kennedy (D) John Kerry (D) Official language(s) English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville (largest metropolitan area is Miami) Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official language(s) English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Senators Arlen Specter (R) Rick Santorum (R) Official language(s) None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ... State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Senators Dianne Feinstein (D) Barbara Boxer (D) Official language(s) English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ...

The New York area's crime was a major factor in the decline of Bickford's. According to a New York Times article, "there were 48 Bickford's in New York in 1960, 42 in 1970 and 2 in 1980." By 1982, the last two were closed as well. The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

In October, 1959, Samuel Bickford's son Harold opened the first Bickford's Pancake House in Peabody, Massachusetts. This specialty restaurant focused on breakfast foods and was a huge local success.

The franchise still thrives in New England, where there are nearly 70 Bickford's restaurants in New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Known simply as "Bickford's" or "Bickford's Grille," many locations are open 24 hours and offer "Breakfast Anytime," their longtime slogan.

Bickford's corporate headquarters are now located in Brington, Mass.

External link

• History and Photos of Bickford's, Inc.
• Bickford's Website