A long-lost box of photographs has inspired a powerful new exhibition at The Mayor’s Gallery at Cambridge City Hall, celebrating the stories and spirit of working-class communities in Cambridge.
“The Diner Project – Remembering a Time Past But Not Forgotten,” features black-and-white photographs taken between 1974–1977 by then-student and aspiring photographer Andrew Mark Satter. Over three years, Satter documented life inside Russ’s Kitchenette Diner, a 1930s railcar-style diner and beloved East Cambridge institution that served city workers for over 40 years before closing in 1978.
Join us tonight for an opening reception including artist talk, Q&A, and book signing from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on the 2nd floor of Cambridge City Hall. The exhibition will be on view through November 14, 2025, during City Hall hours.
The opening event is free & open to all! Light refreshments will be served.
