This Abandoned 1950's Diner is a Time Capsule

[@karentrimmer]

Judging from some of the wood, it looks like there may have been a fire, possibly in the ceiling. That would explain everyone getting out in a hurry and not coming back. There is one of these in Lansing, MI. It was still operating a few years ago.

[@stepps511]

Diners are fascinating and (I believe) uniquely American. It's a shame to see the decay in this one, but I sure appreciate you bringing it to us, Chris. Definitely a look into the past!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

I love seeing these old diners, brings back good memories.

[@christinedelman887]

That's pretty wild how everything was just left like that! I love old diners, they have some great history, thanks Chris

[@BBQNBLUES]

Could imagine "Alice" & "Flo" behind that counter with "Mel" tending the grill.

[@jamesholt7612]

That's so cool Chris I'm almost old enough to remember those kind of restaurants.

[@harvester24-7]

Pretty sure that was fire damage. It appears the people must have gotten out and things were left as they were. Hopefully they all got out safely. It's sad to see no one restored the place. Maybe there was no insurance to rebuild? Love these old diners. Thanks for the video.

[@anndevore7549]

Love the old diner’s. Brings back a lot of memories.❤❤😊

[@NoviceSandi]

G'day Chris, thank you for showing how this Diner would have looked in its heyday. Such a shame it was left to rot. Great video. Sending you good wishes from Melbourne, Australia.

[@natashafaulkner666]

Wow I remember back in the early 80s my next to my grandmother's restaurant, there was a pharmacy that also had an old soda machine milkshake fountain. I mean just seeing these things that you remember from your childhood it's just nostalgic. But I'm noticing that all of the stainless-steel is still intact. Just wow..good one❤

[@southernsass2937]

Wow, so interesting to see. Nostalgia. Wish these diners would make a comeback. Many memories made there, over good food and conversations. ❤ TFS

[@msclafani13]

Customers and staff usually leave immediately when there is a fire .

[@rumrunner1756]

Thank you Chris. I love diners. 👍💯

[@dezznutz3743]

Was hoeping for an outside shot of the nest, but thanks for showing this classic diner.

[@2tmx54]

Looks like it could be a Twilight Zone story.

[@alliehamilton-calhoun162]

It's the soda jetk.

[@rikspector]

I saw your southern, Colorado s trail show a while back and today I was surfing the web and was really happy that your still here. This diner is nostalgic for this New Jersey shore guy now living in Ferndale,WA. I don't know if you'll reply, I left comments on the trail video, but I spent two summers in the1968 ad 1969 visiting areas like you do now. I remember Diners like this when I was really young in the fifties, Jersey had quite a few. Crystal Diner in Dumont, N.J. was an early one. I am amazed how well preserved this one is. Too bad it couldn't be restored. Thanks, Rik Spector

[@vaccumsealed]

Have you disappeared, Chris? I havent seen u in awhile. Opened KZbin, and heres the Cub hat wearing man himself. You and Lamont are 2 of my go-to favorites. Glad to see ya still doing your thing. By the way, I live near Pigeon Forge, TN where we have a couple of these cool old diners.

[@jackiem8420]

I would have loved to have seen what the outside of the diner looked like. Very interesting to see some old Americana.

[@mygrammieis]

Awesome thank for sharing this interesting 🧐 video 👍

[@NaomisAdventures]

That would've been a cool diner to go to back in the day

[@fhwolthuis]

Amazing place, I saw it last year on Dark Exploration Films, also a great channel 👍😀

[@samanthab1923]

Where in NJ?

[@agent_ninety9]

I watch a lot of the broken window theory- excellent channel as well. Doesn't this make you wonder how this happened. My thoughts would be they stayed open for business up until the doors were locked.

[@jimfinigan1681]

I would love to restore this diner and reopen it.

[@bigwoz78]

You always show us the coolest stuff. Thank you

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

Definitely interesting even in this bad condition..

[@walterfink9782]

I've eaten at one in Carthage, Missouri. This town is where Precious Moments is. FYI

[@HM2SGT]

1:48 😹 *Still toilet paper on the roll. You never know how indispensable it is until you don't have any, but it's all taken for granted it just gets left behind like this*

[@Ganiscol]

The vegetables grow right in front of you out of the counter - that could catch on. 😅

[@sfbadboy]

That radiant toaster is bank!

[@JohnShinn1960]

Stayin tuned! 🤠👍

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

we have one of thsoe where i live, it's caled Kroll's Diner. it's that same shape and design made to look like an old 50's diner

[@PHBRNTGGR2]

The backslash in the kitchen is still pretty!

[@rossincognito273]

Made me think of the diner in spaceballs

[@taslimchoudhary1253]

Nice Video Chris 🌹🏵️🇮🇳🌹🏵️

[@belindadumont2061]

❤time has gotten away from that diner and you don’t see diners like that anymore and too bad some one invested money into it

[@jaygee999]

Hey Chris Who is that "Hunk of Manhood" that's with you ? -- Is he part of a Security Detail for you ?

[@jontooke846]

I love your videos thanks so much

[@valariebedard2164]

I'd bees outta there man! 🐝

[@karenbuell7481]

It did last a lifetime if it had been maintained it would still be useable and its been since the 50s sooo😊

[@gregggoss2210]

Where was this diner at?

[@Raydawg]

Any speculations as to why it looks like it was abadon so fast? Kinda looks like at the end of the day everyone customers and staff just up and left to never return. Either way it is cool to see.thanks for showing this one off

[@Modern_Nostalgia]

fascinating!

[@TwistedAngleGarage]

Totally had Fallout vibes. I really hoped you would have shown the outside.

[@MobileInstinct2]

Yeah I could have shown the front at least. I didn't even think about it for some reason.

[@melja2910]

Is that the Cookstown diner?

[@ronprice2127]

Did i miss it ,,where is this

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

SEE YA IN THE NEXT VIDEO

[@troyflatland5299]

Where is this? What is it’s name?

[@-FALKOR]

🇺🇸🇺🇦❤🤍💙💛‌‬‍‭‌‬‬‬‌‬‍‭‌‬‬‬

[@bobbywanger8123]

👍👍👍🔥🔥

[@brendakrieger7000]

Apocalyptic🙀

[@BernardShurety-n2e]

Is there any more diners like that around your area is that Dinah for sale do you know it's abandoned what is it for sale❤ diners can be put back together as long as the shell is there we have the technology to put it back together it's not over till the fat lady sings

[@Thecorgially]

This could have been saved but now too late.

[@ForkInTheRoad33]

Rosie's Diner?

[@samanthab1923]

Franklin Diner, Sussex Co. NJ

[@dawndeany9645]

Nasty

[@BernardShurety-n2e]

If you have any abandoned houses down there that are free for free and they want to rebuild them and bring them back online let me know I don't want you to work for nothing😂

[@november151956]

The layout of Waffle House and Huddle House diners are the same as those old railroad car diners.

[@TraceB]

I’d love to know the story of this one, plates & bowls left on the table is a bit spooky. When I moved to Florida in 2012 I was so disappointed in the lack of diners. Growing up in eastern PA diners were the place to go after bars, midnight movies, or if you couldn’t sleep. Long before social media it was fun to chat with friends over fries & jukebox music. Thanks for another nostalgic video ✌🏼

[@vanillaweaselurbex]

Awesome!

[@martkbanjoboy8853]

It reminds me of the former Kedge Restaurant (Caledonia, Nova Scotia), which seemed to have been around from the 1950's sometime until about the late 20th century (?) It started out as a locally owned diner serving lumber truckers and seasonal tourists. It was sold to a German family who tried running it for a while towards the end. I recall looking through the windows when it was in abandoned condition - very much like the diner in your vid.

[@leninmi7579]

Hey, at least it isnt destroyed by vandils. 👍

[@jburnett8152]

People up and left. Maybe a fire 🔥

[@sallykohorst8803]

Thanks for showing this diner. And how so interesting.keep away from the hornets.

[@laurastrobel718]

Interesting piece of history, shame. Thanks Chris

[@RandyGarbin]

I spent about twenty years of my life trying to educate people about the history of these things, and here we have a someone walking through this hulk making all manner of wild speculations about what he’s looking at. If you would just mention what town you were in, I could have solved all of your mysteries. But to what end? Sigh. BTW, it's not a Mountain View.

[@elizabethbogle3533]

You shouldn't go into places like that. The mold and airborne toxins can really make you sick.

[@dennisud]

I remember seeing this diner on Dark Exporations and a few other KZbin videos. It's gotten worse since those videos were made.

[@amygreene259]

Reminds me of Family Guy and Cleveland's deli

[@dgonthehill]

wow, cool beans, ty

[@MrPvtrandall]

CROATOAN

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Makes you wonder why any of these places are abandoned and every thing left as it was. Its interesting to see these diners and imagine how popular they were back then.

[@Liz-cmc313]

What a shame. That's a time capsule. But not for long.

[@ocsrc]

It looks like a scene from Last of Us😊

[@Freedomquest08]

Looks like you just missed the zombie lunch rush at Morguedonalds..

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

Jersey diners are the best ❤️ sad that it's gone that way.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

And Brooklyn diners.