Modern Diner
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Modern Diner
Modern Diner, at 364 East Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 19, 1978. It was among the first 9 of Pawtucket’s 58 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the state level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 132 MB · National Archives↗1940 to today
- 1940Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
364 East Ave., Pawtucket · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
15 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Modern Diner
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Modern Diner
Is Modern Diner on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 19, 1978 (Register number 78000002).
Is Modern Diner a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Slater Mill, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Modern 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 Modern Diner?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 132 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 41375323 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.