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
I visited the College Park location today, seen here while still in operation. Last I visited, it was a BBQ place called JD’s Roadhouse. Before that, it was the “Toddle House”, as was the Bethesda Location.
The Korner Diner was closed, and supposed to be “updated” this past october, according to an article in the University of Delaware review.
Korner Diner closes
Tells more of the story of the battle over the diner.
Pictures of the diner from several years back, when I visited.
L-shaped O’Mahony with blue flex-glas. Double doors on the corner
Manufactured by Jerry O’Mahony Inc. Elizabeth, NJ In our line we lead the world
Corner of the diner
curved booths. They’ve carpeted over the floor. Doesn’t seem like there’d be much reason to do that.
interior with back wall of windows. Pink formica, gray booths and stools.
The L-shaped diner is very original, other than the carpeting, and in excellent repair.
Photo of the Korner Diner’s old neon, reading “Newark Diner”. I have another picture, of the diner as Jimmy’s but I can’t seem to find it at the moment. It was also known as Jude’s.
Diner Hunter 
