A Sudden, Unceremonious Closing Of The Anchor Restaurant
meant that many did not get to re-visit before it closed its doors.
Here are several of my photographs that feature
The Anchor Restaurant
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| The Anchor Restaurant – 272 College Street (at Chapel Street) in New Haven, CT, closed on January 4, 2015 |
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| The Anchor was situated right next to the Owl Shop on College Street for 75 years |
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| the distinctive art-deco neon sign of The Anchor (right side) |
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| the distinctive neon sign of The Anchor (left side) |
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| The Anchor Restaurant (close up front view) |
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| the U-shaped seats and round tables of the Anchor Restaurant |
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| downstairs at The Anchor Restaurant |
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| a shot of the Owl Shop in the rain, showing half of the Anchor sign on the right |
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| The Anchor Restaurant at night, when open |
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| the Anchor Restaurant at night – closer view |
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| a very rare view of the Anchor Spa (old sign) and the Anchor Restaurant (new sign) |
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| The Anchor as it appears now – City Of New Haven has asked for a 90 day stay of demolition, to consider options |
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| Goodbye, Anchor? Or More To Come?
Yale & New Haven are still deciding, click here to read more from the New Haven Independent All Photographs © Mike Franzman (but sharing is enthusiastically encouraged) |