Vintage American Diners

A collection of historic restaurant interiors showcasing vibrant colors, retro designs, and inviting atmospheres typical of mid-20th century American dining.

Hiram's, Jackson, Tenn. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aloha- Clifton's 'Pacific Seas,' 618 So. Olive St., Los Angeles , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Juarez, Mexico, street scene showing cafes, curio shops for which Juarez is noted , Cities & towns, Stores & shops, Streets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hatchis. An institution of distinction , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gay 90's Bar, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, Nevada , Hotels, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sportland Cafe and Bar, 313 2nd Street, Oceanside, California , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New York's famous Bavarian restaurant. Rudi & Maxl's -- 239 East 86th Street , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

River Edge Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Skipper's Dock, New England's famous shore dinner wharf, Noank, Conn. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

86th St. and Harding Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oliver's Restaurant and Bar , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

River Edge Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mid-South Motel, U.S. Highways 80 E. & 49 South... telephone in every room... Jackson, Miss. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

86th St. and Harding Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tropical Palms, 721 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, Calif. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bar lounge, Hotel Jagueyes, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico , Hotels, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Raven's Prescription Pharmacy , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bar lounge, Hotel Jagueyes, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico , Hotels, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Belden Village Mall , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'The World Famous' Leon & Eddie's, 33 West 52nd Street, New York City , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paprin's -- centre of Queens social life, Roosevelt Ave. at 61st St., Woodside, L. I., N. Y. , Restaurants, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tylers Shopping Center is located on U. S. 231 4 miles north of Owensboro, Ky. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Grande Courts, America's finest tourist quarters, Corpus Christi, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Schreiber's , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Blue and White Restaurant - Warren, Pa. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Robert's Motor Court, U.S. Route #301 -- 4 miles north, Emporia, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

San Gorgonio Inn , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida Marine Museum, a paradise for shell collectors, on the U.S. 41 Tamiami Trail, 1 mile north of Fort Myers, Fla. , Galleries & museums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golden Restaurant, Gorham, New Hampshire , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Guaraguao, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, S. A. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golden Restaurant, Gorham, New Hampshire , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Plaza Merry-Go-Round, the Copley-Plaza, Boston, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golden Restaurant, Gorham, New Hampshire , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Clearview Diner, Route 230 -- Midway Harrisburg & Lancaster, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

J. J. Newberry Co., Asbury Park, N. J. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Friedl Obholzers Tyrolean innkeepers , Zum Funny Schuhplattler, Unknown

Black Lake Farm, Catskill, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brielle Yacht Basin and Harbor Inn, Brielle, N. J. , Hotels, Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida Marine Museum, a paradise for shell collectors, on the U.S. 41 Tamiami Trail, 1 mile north of Fort Myers, Fla. , Galleries & museums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Parisian Beauty Salon , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Magnolia Lounge, Southwest Louisiana's cocktail lounge , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Barr's Drive-In Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pinter's , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Charro Café, located at 1433 East Erwin, Tyler, Texas , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Felix's Bar and Restaurant -- New Orleans, La. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Acapulco Café, 1501 McKinney at field -- Dallas, Texas , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Big Rock Beach Cafe, Malibu, Calif. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Puckett's Rock-A-Bye Shop, finest in children's wear , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lafayette Grill, 1201 South Ridgewood Avenue, (U.S. 1), Daytona Beach, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sportsmans Tavern, 1452 Huntington Drive, Duarte, California , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Beacon, where it's a treat to eat , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sea Cove Cottages , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moulin Rouge, Waterville, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Auction on the Cape, Cape Cod, Mass. , Auctions, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Desert Baths, Mesa, Arizona , Hotels, Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Beacon, where it's a treat to eat , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Malibu Beach Inn, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 20th century

Hotel Miles, 3rd South and West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Utah , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street image at a travel agency in Hamburg Germany.

Park Apt. Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, 'where friends meet friends' , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Lido of Worcester, Massachusetts, the finest dine and dance place in New England , Restaurants, Interiors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ross Motel on U. S. 40 -- 8 miles east of Indianapolis , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frank's Restaurant, Schulenburg, Texas, home of the original 'Big Jumbo Hamburger' , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Adams & Podoloff, Inc. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ross Motel on U. S. 40 -- 8 miles east of Indianapolis , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sleep-E-Hollow Motel, on U.S. Highway no. 1, Trenton, N. J. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Harry's, most beautiful bar, 513-515 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement is where you find it. San Diego, California 1940. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California , San Diego, California , San Diego County

The Riviera for better food , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement is where you find it. San Diego, California 1940. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California , San Diego, California , San Diego County

Souvenir from Puerto Rico, U.S.A. Your $200,000,000 market , Souvenirs, Exhibitions, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bond spectacular waterfall sign in Times Square, New York City , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Olympic Hotel -- San Francisco , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sheraton-Gatehouse Motor Inn, Rochester, New York , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Winchester, Virginia , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fast, free Sheraton reservations , Hotels, Telephones, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland.

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