Occasional Toronto: Since 1944

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Since 1944

I love this sign for the Avenue Diner which has been in this spot at Davenport Rd & Avenue Rd since 1944. It lights up at night. Inside it is a cool retro diner that takes you back many decades until you look out the window and see all of the new condo buildings that are taking over the area.
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16 comments:

Stefan Jansson said...: Looks good. Reminds me of something...; May 8, 2019 at 9:52 AM
eileeninmd said...: Hello,

Cool diner sign. Enjoy your day and week ahead!; May 8, 2019 at 10:20 AM
William Kendall said...: It certainly does seem like a throwback to another time.; May 8, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Annsterw said...: Such a cute place - hopefully they do not decide to update it....bet the food rocks too!!!; May 8, 2019 at 11:48 AM
Sharon said...: Wow, that is a very long time to be in business. I bet the food is good too.; May 8, 2019 at 11:49 AM
The Padre said...: Too Funny, I just watched the film Double Indemnity from 1944.

Cheers; May 8, 2019 at 12:18 PM
Karl said...: Beautiful diner sign, Pat !; May 8, 2019 at 12:19 PM
Bill said...: Beautiful vintage sign. Nice find, Pat.; May 8, 2019 at 12:25 PM
Taken For Granted said...: Fine, old sign. Would love to check out this old diner.; May 8, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Small City Scenes said...: Very cool sign and how neat it is still a going concern
MB; May 8, 2019 at 4:54 PM
Jim said...: Interesting.; May 8, 2019 at 5:53 PM
s.c said...: Nice kind of americana sign. I only miss the neon light letters.; May 9, 2019 at 5:25 AM
Cloudia said...: Oh I adore that!; May 9, 2019 at 1:01 PM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: Wow! They are definitely doing something right Pat, long may they continue 😊; May 10, 2019 at 11:34 AM
Lesley said...: I like the idea of an retro oasis, with food!; May 10, 2019 at 3:01 PM
21 Wits said...: Wow, that is a long time, and it makes me wonder kept in the same family? Either way it's very cool.; May 11, 2019 at 11:04 AM