THE BRANDYWINE DINER OF WILMINGTON, DELAWARE IS NOW IN TEXAS
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The Brandywine diner resided on the corner of 24th St.
and Governor Prinz Highway in
Wilmington, Delaware from 1954 until 1997 when it was purchased by
Diversified Diners to undergo a complete renovation. |
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This 1954 Mountain View Diner (#368) faced probable demolition
had Diversified Diners not purchased the structure. The diner was really
a mess, neglected in a derelict neighborhood it had certainly seen better
days. The
past owner had closed the diner and lived reclusively within for many
years before he passed away. There were wild cats, rats and other
undesirable creatures among ungodly odors circulating within. All porous
materials (which retained said ungodly odors) had to be removed and
destroyed as did most of the clothing worn during this nightmarish job. Given all that,
vandals still made their way into the diner searching for reputed hidden fortunes. | The above photos are of
the Diner as it appeared prior to purchase. A horrific mess inside and
even worse below the diner in the basement. Years of junk and rotting food
made it a cornucopia for the eyes and nose. Click on the photos below to view photos of the restoration. |
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Interior shots |
floor plan |
front roof restoration | rear roof restoration | Exterior restoration photos. |
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