Mickey's Diner facts for kids
Mickey's Diner is a super cool restaurant in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. It looks like a classic train dining car and has a special Art Deco design. You can find it at 36 West 7th Street.
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A Look at Mickey's History
When Was Mickey's Diner Built?
The diner was built way back in 1937 by a company called Jerry O'Mahony Diner Company. They were located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. After it was built, the diner traveled all the way to Saint Paul by train! It was finally set up and opened in 1939.
How Big is Mickey's Diner?
This special diner is 50 feet long and 10 feet wide. It's been open 24 hours a day, non-stop, ever since it first welcomed customers. That's a lot of burgers and fries!
Why is Mickey's Diner Famous?
In 1983, Mickey's Diner was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a really important building because of its history and unique style.
Mickey's Diner in Movies and Music
Where Has Mickey's Diner Appeared?
Mickey's Diner is so famous that it has shown up in several Hollywood movies! You might have seen it in films like The Mighty Ducks, Jingle All the Way, and A Prairie Home Companion.
Mickey's Diner in Music Videos
The diner has also been featured in music! It's on the front and back cover of R&B singer Alexander O'Neal's first album from 1985. It also appears in his 1985 music video for the song "Innocent". Later, in 1991, the Pet Shop Boys used it in their music video for "Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You)".
Mickey's Diner in Cartoons
Mickey's Diner even made an appearance in an animated short film called "Dripped" by Leo Verrier in 2012. Even though the cartoon showed New York, it was clearly Mickey's!
Is There Another Mickey's Diner?
Yes, there is a second Mickey's Diner! It's located at 1950 West 7th Street in Saint Paul's Sibley neighborhood. This second location has a cool 1950s-style diner look.
