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| Yenching Palace [closing] Washington, DC |
Paul's Liquors Washington, DC |
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The Yenching Palace opened in 1955 and was the oldest Chinese restaurant in the DC area. The neon signage and Carrara glass façade are the original design. In 2007, it was announced that the restaurant will be replaced with a Walgreens drug store. Although the sign will be taken down, plans are for the façade to remain. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
Paul's Liquors features another great façade with freestanding signage. Paul's is still very much in business. It is part of the former Voight Office Building now home to the Chevy Chase Ballroom. |
| Waffle Shop [closed] Washington, DC |
Waffle Shop [gone] Washington, DC |
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The Waffle Shop shown at the left opened around 1948. The chain had six locations in DC and this was the first one built. The interior features the original horseshoe-shaped counters with stools and a ceiling that slants dramatically upwards from back to front. In its later years, the focus was on Chinese food but you could still get American-style breakfast and lunch. In 2007, the building seemed doomed. However, the developer has agreed to dismantle the building and rebuild it elsewhere. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
The Waffle Shop on the right also appeared to be 1950s. It featured a yellow and orange interior with formica paneling, terrazzo floor, and counter with stools. In its last years, the well-worn place featured Latin American food. In 2005, this location was demolished. I don't know how many were in this chain produced by Blue Bell Systems. I believe there is only one still-operating location left in Alexandria, VA. |
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Dupont Flowers Eagle Liquors [gone] Smokey's Barber Shop Uneeda Biscuit |
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