Monarch Diner - Lowell MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 38.370 W 071° 18.808
19T E 310330 N 4723377
Monarch Diner is a historic diner at 246 Appleton Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. The diner was built by Worcester Lunch Car company and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]
Waymark Code: WM56TR
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
Views: 8

The Monarch Diner was originally located on Main Street in Waltham, MA. When it's replacement arrrived on site, the Monarch was moved to its present location in Lowell, MA and renamed the Owl in the 1950's. The diner was manufactured by the Worcester Lunch Car Company in 1940 and it is #759. The Four Sisters part of the name came fron the owners that took over around 1981. The owner plus her 3 sisters worked at the diner.
County / Borough / Parish: Middlesex

Year listed: 2003

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974

Historic function: Commerce/Trade

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Street address: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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