Terra Cotta Design Element, Former Childs Restaurant
Deals n Discounts is a store operating at 36-01 Broadway in Long Island City (Astoria). It occupies a 1928 structure that was originally built as a Childs restaurant. Childs offered inexpensive dining options for working class people. In keeping with other Childs restaurants built in that time, the exterior decor was colorfully ornate. Before Deals n Discounts took occupancy, this was a Rite Aid. Thank goodness the building was not demolished, and I am hopeful that the design elements will be granted landmark status.
Terra Cotta Design Element, Former Childs Restaurant
Deals n Discounts is a store operating at 36-01 Broadway in Long Island City (Astoria). It occupies a 1928 structure that was originally built as a Childs restaurant. Childs offered inexpensive dining options for working class people. In keeping with other Childs restaurants built in that time, the exterior decor was colorfully ornate. Before Deals n Discounts took occupancy, this was a Rite Aid. Thank goodness the building was not demolished, and I am hopeful that the design elements will be granted landmark status.