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Chadwick Square Diner
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National Register of Historic Places

Chadwick Square Diner

Also known as Worcester Lunch Car Company Diner #660; Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner

On the National Register since 200323 years
Rail Car DinerListed 2003Worcester
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About Chadwick Square Diner

Chadwick Square Diner, at 95 rear Prescott St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 26, 2003. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the state level. It describes its style as Rail Car Diner, as it does for 1 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Diners of Massachusetts MPS.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 100 MB · National Archives↗
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Questions about Chadwick Square Diner

Is Chadwick Square Diner on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 26, 2003 (Register number 03001206).

Is Chadwick Square Diner a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is American Antiquarian Society, 0.5 miles away.

Can you visit Chadwick Square Diner?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Chadwick Square Diner?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 100 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 63793182 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.