The Allen Theater burned in early December 2009. I was sent these photos of it today.
It opened in 1951 with 946 seats and was closed as a theater in 1990.
photo from 1983- copyright Michael G. Stewart
Photo from 2010 – copyright Michael G. Stewart
Allen Theater
6822 New Hamsphire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD
This former Little Tavern is located at the corner of 6th and Morse St., NE Washington, DC. It is now a Subway. Despite having lost its distinctive color scheme and signage, the exterior still looks as though it is fairly in tact. Washington #24 appears to have been built c.1948. It stands to reason that No. 27 dates from the late 1940s or early 1950s. I will try to find more documentation regarding the exact date of construction.
For pictures from 1988, taken while it was still operating as a Little Tavern, please click here.
For a in the process list of all Little Tavern locations, click here.
I stopped here this morning for coffee, a bagel and a side of scrapple, something I haven’t had access to up at school.
Me coming out of the diner.
Cowcatcher corners.
Inside of diner. Tile floor. Maroon and stainless dominate.
Painted neon sign.
Stools
Backbar
Me- in the diner.
Vestibule with reflection of sign
The neptune was built by Mountain View in 1951, and is serial number 296. It used to be known as the DeLuxe Diner.
Diner Hunter 