January 30th, 2008 @ 1:34 am by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post
“The Great Googie” debate (or should the former Manning’s Cafeteria building be torn down to make way for yet another big box condo) has been getting quite a bit of play in the press recently. The
Seattle PI has reported on it. Mossback has
thrown in his two cents. Even my blogger compadre Didi, in that far away land known as Chi-town, has
posted on it. So now it’s my turn by way of vintage postcard! This 1960’s era card shows the interior of the former Manning’s and later Denny’s. Once again “Miss Seattle” gasps when reading the back: “Family style food prepared by all women cooks.” Whew! Didn’t want one of those MEN cooking my taters. Click on the thumbnails for larger views. And when you’re done viewing these, check out this
completely ridiculous LA Times headline. I guess I’ve got some work to do on my post titles.
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Front: Manning’s Cafeteria And Buffet, Ballard.
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Back: Manning’s In Ballard — Cafeteria And Buffet. Open 6:30 A.M. till 9:00 P.M. Everyday Including Sundays & Holidays. 5505 - 15th N.W. Seattle, Wn. Tel. SUnset 2-5444. “Family style food prepared by all women cooks.”
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January 30th, 2008 @ 8:18 am
Remember, Cliffe, some people actually like Barry Manilow! Tha gall! That Times articles is the same one that ran in the Tribune here, not surprising since both are owned by the same company.
I think this interior is gaudy, depressing and reminds me too much of an Edgar Allen Poe short story, but I LOVE IT! That red is vibrant and those lamps on the ceiling are so cool. I’m guessing the interior changed after shifting over to Denny’s?
January 30th, 2008 @ 9:14 am
Ridiculous headline? What are you talking about?! That’s gold, baby!
Other possible headlines:
Seattleites Moon Over The Hammy Coming Down on Denny’s.
What? The Denny’s is Nothing But Mushroom Swiss Chopped Steak? Think again!
Neighbors Want an Oreo Blender Blaster Not Denny’s Blasted
Seattleites Don’t Want the Denny’s Building Omeletted from the Neighborhood
January 30th, 2008 @ 10:05 am
Saving the shell of the building (for what, exactly?) is pointless if you don’t restore the interior too. Denny’s just put in a drop ceiling; does anyone know what of this beauty is left? This could be the swankest hipster bar in town practically as-is.
January 30th, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Maybe ridiculous was the wrong word, because I got a good laugh out of it. Perhaps “ridiculously awesome” would have been more appropriate. Your headlines are ridiculously awesome too, you should see if the Times is hiring.
I want to talk to the current owner of the building to see if I can get inside with a camera.
Cliffe
January 30th, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Oh, I wanna a lookie of the current inside so bad. You will have to schmooze your way in really good, Cliffe. Now get started, you’ve got some sucking up to do. :o)