Mike’s Diner

[22-35 31st Street, Astoria, Queens, c. 1939–1941. From the NYC Municipal Archives Collections. Click for a much larger view.]

Mike’s Diner opened in 1928. In its later non-dining-car incarnation, it closed in 2022 (QNS ). The dining car stood in the middle of a city block. So what explains that open expanse of sidewalk? This tax photograph:

[22-37 31st Street, Astoria, Queens, c. 1939–1941. From the NYC Municipal Archives Collections. Click for a much larger view.]

What a time: gum machines and pay telephones everywhere.

Also ”Tasty 3 Decker Sandwiches” (look closely).

Thanks, Brian.

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