12. Comet Diner, Hartford, Connecticut
Location: Connecticut’s Hartford
Time period: 1940s
*2019 Redevelopment Plan Cost: $2 million
Despite being a famous landmark in Hartford, Connecticut, this diner made of steel and chrome is in danger of being demolished. Constructed in the 1940s, the Comet Diner became a popular destination in Hartford, catering to celebrities such as Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Comet Diner (@atlasobscura/Pinterest), Hartford, Connecticut
The restaurant was constructed in the Oakland, New Jersey-inspired Paramount style, which was a popular architectural design for diners. Sadly, the now-famous vintage diner closed its doors in the 2000s after decades of operation. The Hartford Preservation Alliance is currently fighting nonstop to prevent the demolition of this deserted landmark.
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