20 of Chicago’s Most Beloved Closed Diners
"A Greek diner with a Civil War-themed menu, the Lincoln Restaurant paid homage to one of Illinois’ most famous sons, complete with an enormous sign bearing Abraham Lincoln’s face at the corner of Lincoln, Damen, and Irving Park. Home of the Honest Abe Burger and a weekly Banjo Night, the diner was a fixture dating back to the 1970s. It closed in 2013 but its building and sign remained for another three years before being razed." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
