CT - MILFORD. Milford Diner

Former Milford Diner
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The Milford Diner, a mid-1940's Silk City manufactured diner has been closed for several years. Past discussions of tearing it down seem to have faded. A group has formed to restore the diner. Though it may not reopen as a restaurant.

On Sunday, December 20, 2009, there will be an event to raise funds for the diner's restoration. It will be held at the nearby Daniel Street Cafe. The event will be held from 4PM to 7PM. At 5PM the movie, "A Christmas Story" will be shown. For more details visit the Collected Stories Bookstore website.

Let them know you read about the event on DinerHistory.com.


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Milford Diner
13 New Haven Ave.
Milford, CT

Daniel Street Cafe
21 Daniel St.
Milford, CT
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VA - Harrisonburg. L & S Diner

L & S Diner
Photo by flickr pro Kevin Steele and
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One year went by so quickly. Back on this date in 2008, the L & S reopened its doors. This time it was under the operation of Linda Raines.

Although it isn't a classic manufactured diner, it includes several features reminiscent of those many associate with diners. Frank Lee and Ike Simmons were the first owners. It was designed by local architect D'Earcy Davis and built in 1947.

At sixty-two years of age, it doesn't look ready for retirement. Stop in and let them know you read about the diner at DinerHistory.com.


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L & S Diner
255 N. Liberty St.
Harrisonburg, VA
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In the News - Welcome Diner

the welcome diner, phoenix
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KSAZ, the Phoenix, Arizona FOX television affiliate is reporting both a car and truck crashed through the outdoor seating area and into the diner. Though it would appear the diner has escaped damage.

At the time of this incident, the 1940's "Little Chef" model Valentine diner was closed.



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Welcome Diner
924 East Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ
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In the News - Classic Diner

Rocket Diner fo sho
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According to the Journal-Courier reporter Jake Russell, the Classic Diner abruptly closed earlier this week. Agim Selimi had operated the diner for about the past five years.

Prior to this Starlite built diner operating as the Classic, it was c. 2000 known as the Rocket Diner (pictured at left). Notice the quilted roof line with horizontal red and blue stripes. Below the windows, are are stripes of red, separated by those of chrome and then blue. The ends of the diner are accentuated with stainless and a full glass block corner. This diner has the same exterior as the Remember When Diner, in Rochester, New Hampshire. We last visited the Remember When, a 2001 Starlite in August 2008.

At almost ten years old, Mr. Russell's article mentions it's available for $650,000. The entire article is available here.


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Classic Diner
100 Comfort Dr.
Jacksonville, IL


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In the News - Trolley Car Diner

Trolley Car Diner
Photo by flickr pro gailf548 and appears
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Just recently we posted a "tweet" about the planned next location of the Germantown Ave. favorite, the Trolley Car Diner. A different article is online regarding the diner's receipt of the "'My Block, My Business' Advertising Competition's grand prize." Look for the diner to be featured during Entrepreneurship Week, mid-April of 2010.

We last visited the Trolley Car, a 1950s Mountain View built diner about a year ago. Though we've chosen to feature gailf548's picture here. We encourage you to take a look at the rest of her flickr photostream too. Also be sure to take a look at the pictures in Schaffner's photostream of the diner at night. Atop the diner is a nice animated neon sign. Better yet, why not visit the diner and tell them the folks at DinerHistory.com sent you.


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Trolley Car Diner
7619 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
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In the News - Little Depot Diner

Little Depot Diner
Photo by flickr pro Elizabeth Thomsen
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Wednesday just wouldn't be Wednesday without Doug "VB" Goudie visiting a diner in Massachusetts. Boston's FOX25 morning segment recently returned after a few months break.

This morning's visit was to the Little Depot Diner in Peabody, MA. During the segment "VB" reminisced with the owners Jim and Judy Miles. Take a look at the video here. Better yet, why not visit them and tell them the folks at DinerHistory.com sent you.

The Little Depot Diner also appeared on Food Network's show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." They frequently reair the shows, so check the schedule for Episode DV0712H, "Diners Times Three."

About a year ago, "Diner Wednesday" was at the Nest Diner, in Mattapoisett, MA. We have an archived post about our visit during the segment. The Fox25 video is still online and may be viewed here.

We chose Elizabeth Thomsen's picture from flickr.com to include in our blog post. She has other pictures of the diner posted, so you can compare the exterior changes. We encourage you to take a look at the rest of her photostream too.


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The Little Depot Diner
1 Railroad Ave.
Peabody, MA
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