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Casey's Diner
Natick, MA |
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Casey's Diner is a Worcester from 1922. It was originally located in Framingham, MA. In 1927, it was sold to Fred Casey and moved to Natick. It was moved again to its current location in 1977. This little 10-stool diner measures 10' x 20 1/2' and is one of the oldest, best-preserved diners in the country. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features an all-oak interior. There is a take-out window to one side. For more, see this website.
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Sisson's Diner
South Middleboro, MA |
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Sisson's Diner was originally a trolley car, produced by Wason in the 1910s. It was converted into a diner in 1926. This place has been repainted bright yellow since these photos were taken in 2004. For more, see this website.
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Capitol Diner
Lynn, MA |
Tex Barry's Coney Island Diner
Attleboro, MA |
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The Capitol Diner is a Brill from 1928. This is believed to be the last operating Brill diner in the country. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was originally called the "Miss Lynn Diner". When it changed hands in 1938, it was renamed to refer to the Capitol Theatre across the street (now gone).
Buried under all that wood, Tex Barry's Coney Island Diner is a Worcester (#542) from 1926. This was originally the Country Diner. Tex Barry's focuses on hot dogs and grilled sandwiches.
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Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner
Worcester, MA |
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Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner is a Worcester (#660) from 1930. It is attached to a former brick firehouse which uses the upstairs as a nightclub. The diner was moved here in 1979 from Chadwick Square. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see this website.
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Central Diner
Millbury, MA |
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The Central Diner is a Worcester (#673) from 1930. It replaced a smaller Worcester from 1910. This diner was recently renovated. For more, see this website.
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Miss Newport Diner (now Miss Mendon Diner)
Mendon, MA |
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The Miss Newport Diner is a Worcester (#823) from 1950. It was previously located in Newport, VT where the above photos were taken. The diner was sold in 2003 and moved to Salisbury, MA where it remained in storage until recently. As of 2009, the diner is now located in Mendon where it is being restored as the Miss Mendon Diner. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Yankee Diner
Charlton, MA |
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The Yankee Diner is a 1939 Worcester (#735). It was originally installed in Leominster, MA. It was moved here in 1969. The diner has been closed for a few years. [photos thanks Christian Lemonchois]
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South Street Diner
Boston, MA |
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The South Street Diner was built on-site in 1947, replacing a former "real" diner. It was known as the Blue Diner from 1986-1992. In 1994, it was the Boston Diner. It has been the South Street Diner since 1997. [photos thanks Christian Lemonchois]
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Chet's Diner
Northborough, MA |
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Chet's Diner is supposedly a Worcester from around 1931. However, diner expert Richard Gutman believes this diner is a Worcester copy. It was built on-site since it was too large to transport. In 2003, the neon sign on the roof was restored.
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