56 Beloved American Restaurants That Have Closed Their Doors

In 1928, Evan A. Sholl opened the first Sholl’s Colonial Cafeteria. The cafeteria-style dining was quite popular amongst government workers and businessmen who didn’t have time for the full restaurant experience but were still looking for somewhere to dine outside the office.

Sholl also practiced inclusion before inclusion was a thing. During a time when racial segregation was still running rampant across America, Sholl’s Colonial Cafeteria broke down the barriers. It made a point of serving anyone who would walk through the door. Up until December 1st, 2001—the day the last of its eight locations closed—Sholl’s offered free meals to religious officials no matter which religion they followed.