About this property
The Central Diner , also called Paula's Kitchen and formerly known as The Elmwood Diner , Liberty Elm Diner , Jenn's Elmwood Diner , Ole Elmwood Diner , or Worcester Lunch Car Company Diner #806 , is a historic Worcester Lunch Car Company diner at 777 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 09001231. It was listed on January 13, 2010.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Central Diner listed on the National Register?
Central Diner was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Central Diner?
Central Diner is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Diner?
The period of significance for Central Diner is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Central Diner?
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