Brief History of New York Luncheonettes

Luncheonettes became important shortly after the automats in New York City. Lunch counters became a place for construction workers to grab a quick hot meal for lunch in the 1930’s during the building of the early Manhattan skyscrapers including the Empire State Building. Luncheonettes were also the meeting place for ladies to lunch while shopping. Luncheonettes were often seen in the popular Woolworth retail stores.

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