Exploring an Abandoned Diner in Illinois - 50's Themed

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • In todays video, we explored a 50's themed abandoned diner in Illinois that closed in 2012. The place was full of old car posters on the walls. This is one of the cleanest abandoned places I've explored and had minimal vandalism.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 76

  • @karlacannon3838
    @karlacannon3838 Рік тому +15

    This wonderful place was a 'Classic Diner' - literally! It was built when the 50's came back in style as a fad (but it wasn't built in the 50's). I went there several times. I miss it!! They had things to sell in the front glass case, not just pies or cakes. And the hooks by the booths were to hang your coats or hats on. Some of the younger generation doesn't know this stuff. The little metal teapots were for hot water for hot tea, or they were also used for like milk or liquid coffee creamer. And the little saucers were used to serve your coffee cups or tea cups on. Too bad vandals have gotten in and tore stuff up. I kept hoping that someone would reopen the place but no one has.😭

  • @brimarie1632
    @brimarie1632 Рік тому +5

    I don’t know why abandoned buildings bring me serenity. when I can’t sleep at night these are my
    Go to.

  • @chinaspink
    @chinaspink 2 роки тому +19

    The hooks on each booth were probably there to hang hats and coats

  • @christopherbilleaud9164
    @christopherbilleaud9164 2 роки тому +23

    That place is amazing! Wish I could have eaten there 😭 love retro/old diners

    • @chinaspink
      @chinaspink 2 роки тому +2

      Same here i have one right up the street from me think ill take a visit

    • @TheGhostXXX
      @TheGhostXXX Рік тому +1

      Same 😭tho I still have diners like this close to me

    • @csquared3247
      @csquared3247 9 місяців тому +1

      There is this place in West Virginia called dolly’s diner, it’s retro themed. I would recommend it, if it’s close by

  • @Rumade
    @Rumade 2 роки тому +11

    Definitely hat and coat stands on each booth! Surely a must in the Midwest winters?
    This place is surprisingly not that faded- were the blinds closed? Red usually fades fast.

  • @JoniDTGC
    @JoniDTGC 2 роки тому +7

    Amazing find! Wow!
    I love everything about this retro diner!!
    The light fixtures and ceiling, very cool!!

  • @griswald7156
    @griswald7156 9 місяців тому +2

    We’ve had a few of these shipped to England….Mimi’s in Bude etc…i think theyre great..this one needs a deep clean and some staff…was this place badly managed ? The back story would be nice…fun and games leading up to the last day of trading…

    • @griswald7156
      @griswald7156 9 місяців тому

      …everything is pretty grubby..

  • @ashleyhull7966
    @ashleyhull7966 2 роки тому +9

    This is in my town, I’ve been wondering what it looked like now. So sad. Thanks for this!

    • @thebadgerette69
      @thebadgerette69 Рік тому

      Too bad someone could not reopen it, not that bad of shape!

    • @bossbee8803
      @bossbee8803 Рік тому

      That’s so awesome! What town is this by chance

    • @karlacannon3838
      @karlacannon3838 Рік тому +1

      I went to this 'Classic Diner' several times. I miss it!!

    • @toxicemotions2888
      @toxicemotions2888 Рік тому +1

      Do you guys remember why it was abandoned??

    • @OBOYX
      @OBOYX Рік тому

      @@thebadgerette69 I wish I could repair that old place..

  • @izzyjones7108
    @izzyjones7108 Рік тому +3

    Wow, it's actually in really decent condition!! And so cool, love 50s stuff

  • @RandyJohnson-vc6qe
    @RandyJohnson-vc6qe Рік тому +1

    Ate there many times!! The hooks at the end of the booths are for hanging your coat/hat. The guy that ran it has his own place west edge of town now. Its a shame it was left to run down!

    • @karlacannon3838
      @karlacannon3838 Рік тому

      And doesn't the wife (or ex-wife?) now run a cafe also on this same road, just a few miles north of this old diner?

  • @samd.4713
    @samd.4713 2 роки тому +4

    I live near Illinois. This is crazy. 😳😳

  • @jonathanrouse
    @jonathanrouse 2 роки тому +3

    It’s really cool to see the CRT monitor with the burned in screen of the restaurant

  • @junaidsayed16
    @junaidsayed16 Рік тому +5

    this is unbelievable abandoned from 2011 🥶 and everything seems so cleaned almost..

    • @Bobzilla206
      @Bobzilla206 Рік тому +1

      Someone has to come in and dust periodically. Looks too clean to be setting all that time.

  • @PR-dp5mb
    @PR-dp5mb 2 роки тому +10

    What a shame, it's a beautiful restaurant.

  • @oliviahartz758
    @oliviahartz758 4 місяці тому +1

    This is in my hometown!!!

  • @GarryKohley1977
    @GarryKohley1977 2 роки тому +8

    I noticed the jukebox is gone, wonder what happen to it?

    • @decayingmidwest
      @decayingmidwest  2 роки тому +4

      Pretty sure you’re thinking of a different abandoned diner that looks just like this one

    • @GarryKohley1977
      @GarryKohley1977 2 роки тому +2

      @@decayingmidwest Wow another one that looks the same crazy!

    • @Tomeccho
      @Tomeccho Рік тому

      @decayingmidwest There was an envelope you showed that was labelled 'juke box', so it looks like this place had one at some stage.

  • @buttertones
    @buttertones Рік тому +2

    1:52 that's a teapot for hot water 😭💀

    • @karlacannon3838
      @karlacannon3838 Рік тому

      It also was used for like milk or coffee creamer sometimes.

  • @sueregan2782
    @sueregan2782 4 місяці тому

    Only thing missing is the coin operated table top juke box music selectors.

  • @HappyMuffin
    @HappyMuffin 2 роки тому +4

    Those little silver teapot-looking containers were for creamer, not syrup.

  • @richpearson6727
    @richpearson6727 2 роки тому +2

    Looks pristine

  • @tristanwoodmansee477
    @tristanwoodmansee477 2 роки тому +7

    Cool spot. How long do you think it’s been abandoned?

  • @kaykepop4084
    @kaykepop4084 8 місяців тому

    This reminds me of the diner in the show "From."

  • @brandylucero9961
    @brandylucero9961 7 місяців тому

    Looks like the Penny's Diner in Vaughan New Mexico

  • @kathyjensen6773
    @kathyjensen6773 Рік тому

    I swear that looks like a small town i used to live in,Sandwich ,they had a resturaunt just like this

  • @dear.ambelina
    @dear.ambelina Рік тому

    I think I know this place. I'm glad it hasn't been ruined.

  • @beautifulfierysoul
    @beautifulfierysoul Рік тому

    I'd buy it if I could! I used to work in a place like this

  • @ladyrg5040
    @ladyrg5040 Рік тому +1

    It's for tea!

  • @tristanwoodmansee477
    @tristanwoodmansee477 2 роки тому +3

    Coat and hat hangers

    • @karlacannon3838
      @karlacannon3838 Рік тому +1

      You are correct. Some of the younger generation isn't aware of something like this.

  • @blueberry9122
    @blueberry9122 Рік тому +1

    Looks like a good burger😮

  • @starestela5443
    @starestela5443 7 місяців тому

    That looks like the diner from Riverdale 😮 so cool!

  • @50PullUps
    @50PullUps Рік тому

    17:32 that CRT monitor is probably worth something to a retro video game collector.

  • @shelbynator91
    @shelbynator91 8 місяців тому

    I saw this dinner before, while on a paintball trip. I want to see it for myself but I'm afraid I will get in trouble by my parents. sadly the buildings outside is covered by weeds

  • @susansparanormalpennsylvan81
    @susansparanormalpennsylvan81 Місяць тому

    pictures in frames worth alot of money of ebay/etsy/poshmark/facebook marketplace etc... like a couple thousand dollars or more

  • @Angellady11
    @Angellady11 2 роки тому +1

    Pan guard is for cleaning

  • @yourroyalhighness7662
    @yourroyalhighness7662 8 місяців тому

    Matt, I have a couple of questions. Are you about 6’2” ? Also, would you weigh about 215 lbs?
    You look amazingly like a fellow I used to know many, many years ago. The resemblance is uncanny.

  • @dezsonagy8357
    @dezsonagy8357 8 місяців тому

    Gyönyörű! nagy kár érte! jó lenne ha működhetne! VHS megőrizte a történelem szeletét! értékesek!

  • @susansparanormalpennsylvan81
    @susansparanormalpennsylvan81 Місяць тому

    too bad it is abandoned, there is one like that in LISBON, OH about 45 min from house that i went to when it was open

  • @kaileydarnell2763
    @kaileydarnell2763 Рік тому +1

    What was the name of it?

  • @bonnieshousehold.816
    @bonnieshousehold.816 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like the juke box was taken

    • @decayingmidwest
      @decayingmidwest  2 роки тому

      I’m not sure if there ever was one at this location

  • @andrustulgas
    @andrustulgas Рік тому

    Is there any info about how long this diner was operated?

  • @tristanwoodmansee477
    @tristanwoodmansee477 2 роки тому +3

    Just saw that receipt and it said December 2011

  • @RangerRickTV
    @RangerRickTV 2 роки тому +1

    I'll have a milk.... Chocolate.

  • @asukalangelysoryu
    @asukalangelysoryu Рік тому

    Ive been here when I was 7

    • @bossbee8803
      @bossbee8803 Рік тому

      It looks so familiar. What’s the name of the restaurant? I swear I went there as a child with my mom

    • @asukalangelysoryu
      @asukalangelysoryu Рік тому

      @@bossbee8803 rocket Diner & three Star Family Restaurant I think

    • @karlacannon3838
      @karlacannon3838 Рік тому

      @@bossbee8803 I believe this was called 'Classic Diner'. I went there several times. I miss it!!

  • @andrustulgas
    @andrustulgas Рік тому

    Did somebody really take a dump in the guys room?

  • @Therealadam520
    @Therealadam520 2 роки тому

    Hey could you put u videos in 1440p or 2160p

  • @Gokudripgod
    @Gokudripgod Рік тому

    U spelled urban on sign

  • @MKMcDonald287
    @MKMcDonald287 6 місяців тому

    Coat racks

  • @kemmow25
    @kemmow25 Рік тому

    I think i might know and have eaten at this place.