Skee's Diner
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About Skee's Diner
Skee's Diner, at 589 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 6, 2002. It was among the first 12 of Torrington’s 13 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the state level.
What it isHistoric diner in Connecticut, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 130 MB · National Archives↗1944 to today
- 1944Built
- 2002Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 24 years
Finding Skee's Diner
589 Main St., Torrington
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Skee's Diner
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Skee's Diner
Is Skee's Diner on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 6, 2002 (Register number 02000912).
Is Skee's Diner a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Litchfield Historic District, 5.6 miles away.
Can you visit Skee's Diner?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Skee's Diner?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 130 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132354934 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.