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Miss Worcester Diner
Worcester, MA |
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The Miss Worcester Diner, aka "Miss Woo", is a Worcester (#812), built in 1948. The building across the street from it was the manufacturing plant for Worcester diners for many years. In 2004, the diner was closed because of a property dispute. It reopened in 2006 after a $40,000 makeover. This diner is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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Blue Belle Diner
Princeton, MA (now Shrewsbury, MA) |
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The Blue Belle Diner is a Worcester (#814), built in 1948. It was originally located in Worcester, MA and closed in 1998. It was moved to a car dealership in Shrewsbury, MA. In 2001, it was moved to Milford, MA where there were plans to restore it. It sat for a number of years in Princeton (photos above) before moving back to Shrewsbury in 2009. It will be attached to Dinky's Restaurant and used as additional seating. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
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Blue Moon Diner
Gardner, MA |
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The Blue Moon Diner is a Worcester (#815) from 1949. It was originally installed in Winchendon, MA where it was known as the Miss Toy Town Diner. In 1954, it was moved here to replace an older Worcester known as the Blue Moon. The diner was closed for 16 years and reopened in 1976. In 1984, the Blue Moon name was assigned to this diner in recognition of the original diner at this site.
In 1988, new porcelain panels were created for the diner to reflect the name change to the Blue Moon. The interior has oak booths with blue leather seats. This diner is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see this website.
In 1988, retired police officer Dennis ""Skip"" Scipione bought the diner moved to the Chair City in the 1970s, where it replaced an earlier Worcester model, also called the Blue Moon. In 2000, Skip sold the business to former waitress, Jamie Brouillet.
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Bluebonnet Diner
Northampton, MA |
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The Bluebonnet Diner is a Worcester from 1950. I believe this is its original location. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Kathy's Diner
Northampton, MA |
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Kathy's Diner is a Worcester (#702) from 1932. For more, see this website.
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Charlie's Diner
West Springfield, MA |
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Charlie's Diner is a Fodero from 1948. Although the neon sign reads "Charles", somewhere along the line this diner became known as "Charlie's".
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Charlie's Diner
Spencer, MA |
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This Charlie's Diner is a Worcester (#816), built in 1948. It was originally known as Aiken's Diner and located in Wareham, MA. It was later moved to Worcester, MA (left photo) and closed in 2003. Around the end of 2003, it was moved to Spencer, MA (right photo) where it reopened in 2006. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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Wilson's Diner
Waltham, MA |
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Wilson's Diner is a Worcester (#819) from 1949. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Miss Adams Diner
Adams, MA |
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The Miss Adams Diner is a 1949 Worcester (#821). The faux stonework was added while it was used as a fried fish restaurant. The Miss Adams closed in 2002 and operated briefly in 2003 as a second location for Jack's Hot Dogs. In 2004, new buyers reopened it as the Miss Adams Diner again. In 2007, the diner was sold and redecorated with a nautical theme. It will be known as the "Captain's Tavern", a seafood restaurant. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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