Poirier's Diner
United States historic place
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West Side Diner, formerly Poirier's Diner, is a historic restaurant at 1380 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island.
Poirier's Diner, West Side Diner | |
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  Location within Rhode Island  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
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| Coordinates | 41°48′58.647″N 71°25′55.2246″W |
| Built | 1947 |
| Architect | Kullman Dining Car Company |
| Website | westsidedinerri |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000657 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 17, 2003 |
History
The diner was built in 1947 by Kullman Dining Car Company, and is a typical Art Deco streamlined stainless steel structure. It is one of two surviving Kullman diners in the state.[2] The diner was originally located at 579-581 Atwells Avenue, an industrial area, where it operated for many years. The diner closed in 1999.[3]
In 2002, the diner was forced off its land by redevelopment activity and placed in storage at 1467 Westminster Street.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]
The diner was moved to 1380 Westminster Street in 2011, and was reopened as the West Side Diner in 2013.[3][4]
