Vintage American Diners

Colorful vintage postcards of classic American restaurants and seafood markets, featuring nostalgic aesthetics and cozy interiors.

Eastern Camera Exchange, Long Island's largest & most complete camera store , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Maine Lobster and Clam House. Opposite Hotel New Yorker , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Seafood Market, est. 1935 and ... Growing, 5 Bridge St., Northampton, Mass. , Restaurants, Interiors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kiddie Land at night, Casino Arcade, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Junior's Restaurant, two miles south on 301 Highway, Fayetteville, N. C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Busch's Famous Sea Foods, Townsend's Inlet, New Jersey , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mayflower Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Johnson's Diner. Located south side Dunn, N. C. on Highway 301 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paramount Pete's, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastern Camera Exchange, Long Island's largest & most complete camera store , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Senator Hotel, Sun and Star Room , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golden Parrot Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Black Horse Inn, Route 1, Orange. Conn. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pushnik Bros., Lebanon, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dorn's -- King of the Sea. Established 1896. On Route 25A -- Manhasset, L. I. Phones: Manhasset -- 2 and 1574 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Elwood Hotel, 164 St. James Place, at the beach between New York and Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Village Restaurant, 168 South Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk & pavilion at night, Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Boardwalks, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paramount Pete's Restaurant & Famous Lobster House , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shorty's restaurant, modern equipment -- eat good food in comfort, air cooled, Route 2, Paramus, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street at night, Ocean Drive Beach, S. C. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk, by moonlight, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Elwood Hotel, 164 St. James Place, at the beach between New York and Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Mr. and Mrs. Arne Nissen's Tivoli Smorgasbord Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Al Amigone's Restaurant-Bar , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Friendly Restaurant, on U.S. routes 301 & 25, Statesboro, Ga. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View from beach, showing Chelsea, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Coamo Springs Hotel, Coamo, Puerto Rico , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

White's Café, Sugar Land, Texas , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ada Bullock's Restaurant, corner Tremont and Stuart Sts., Boston, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland at night, Wildwood, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Miami Drive In Restaurant, Albany Avenue Boulevard, West Atlantic City, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rosa Restaurant, Pittsfield, Mass. , Restaurants, Interiors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night view of boardwalk from ocean pier, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ed Lammi's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 4th St. at Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sonny's, 606 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cozy Cafe, U.S. Highways 40-24-287 and 71... always welcome... Limon, Colorado , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rainbow Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Casey's Triple 'AAA' Restaurant, world's most famous tourist stop , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Times Square, New York City , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Amusement parks, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The New Silver Grill, Amarillo, Texas , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

North Main Street at night, Washington, Penna. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Meliá, air conditioned bar and restaurant , Hotels, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The brightest spot along 'The Great White Way,' New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dino's in Pasadena , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland at night -- Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kornblau's Restaurant, corner Virginia and Pacific Avenues, Atlantic City, N.J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Times Square at Night, New York City , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palm Cafeteria, 524 Park St., Clearwater, Fla. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rosand's Seafood Café, located at Ray's Fishing Resort, 6049 Seaview, Seattle 7, Wash. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement center & pavilion at night, Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Peanut Store, Atlantic City, N.J. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Trent Hotel , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Port Hole, Santa Catalina Island, Avalon, Calif. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Times Square at night, New York City , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street scene looking north on Franklin St., Tampa, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ledwon's Alley, 134 W. Third Street, Desert Hot Springs, Calif., 10 miles north of Palm Springs , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Puts rainbow to shame , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk and Monterey Hotel from convention hall, Asbury Park, N. J. , Boardwalks, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Meadows. Your No. 1 -- Stopover between Boston & New York, Route 1 Thames River Bridge approach, New London, Conn. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Monadnock Grill -- On the widest street in the world, 87 Main Street, Route 12, Keene, N.H. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The American Miniature Golf Course, America's finest course , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Promenade, Palisades Amusement Park, Palisades, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Park at night, Salisbury Beach, Mass. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The patio, La Fonda, Santa Fe, New Mexico , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at Steel Pier at night, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

King of the Sea , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland Along the Beach. ca. 1945, Wildwood, New Jersey, USA, W-38--Playland by Night, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N.J.

Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Midway showing Skyrocket, Palisades Amusement Park, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Tamarack, Missouri Valley, Iowa, Southwestern Iowa's most famous eating place , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Restorant bar cafeteria y lunch. Castillo de Jagua, donde mejor se come en La Habana , Restaurants, Fish, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street at night, Slat Lake City, Utah , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Submarine Club, Juarez, Old Mexico , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lotus Restaurant and Laney's Supper Club, Daytona Beach, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The El-Jan- 466 S.W. 6th Street, Miami, Florida, FR 9-1957 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

An eating place of international fame. The Brass Rail, 7th Avenue at 49th Street, New York City, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Drake Cleaners & Dyers , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pals, 'Let's meet again at Pals' , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Jardine's, 159th and Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Midway showing Skyrocket, Palisades Amusement Park, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ohio , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Margo's Chesapeake Hotel, Havre de Grace, Md. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chinatown's oldest restaurant. 7-9 Mott Street, New York City , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Putnam & Thurston's Restaurant, 19 - 27 Mechanic Street, Worcester, Mass. , Restaurants, Interiors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk from casino, Asbury Park, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Putnam & Thurston's Restaurant, 19 - 27 Mechanic Street, Worcester, Mass. , Restaurants, Interiors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chinatown's oldest restaurant. 7-9 Mott Street, New York City , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Carolina Tea Room , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Times Square by day, New York City, N. Y. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Towne House Gift Shop is located at #3715 Lexington Road, St. Matthews, Ky. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Diamond's Restaurant & Bar, U. S. 25, Flat Rock, Mich. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night scene, broadway, showing Frolics, Salisbury Beach, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Electric sign on Broadway, New York, advertising Wrigley's chewing gum Date: 1941

Greetings from Jamaica, B.W.I. Swimming pool and golf links, Constant Spring , Swimming pools, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Club Sazarac , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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