The pandemic just moved up that timetable.īut the pandemic also claimed the Denver Diner at 740 West Colfax, which occupied another example of Googie architecture that had started life as a White Spot. ![]() But its demise was no surprise: It was going to close by summer 2020 anyway, in a deal that allowed owner Tom Messina to sell to a developer who promised to not only keep the structure - a classic example of Googie coffeehouse architecture that got its start as part of the White Spot chain - but get it listed on the official historic register. That would be Tom's Diner at 601 East Colfax Avenue. ![]() While a few are making a comeback, one never reopened after all Colorado restaurants were ordered to close to on-premises dining in March 2020. ![]() One of the casualties of the pandemic was the 24/7 diner, with all-night joints taking a major hit.
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