A 1970/1982 Paramount diner in New Milford, Connecticut
True Diner
245 Danbury RdPhone: (203) 354-1218
Status: Closed or missing
Last Updated: Sept. 9, 2024
Condition: Well preserved
Notes:
Manufactured in 1970 (car and vestibule), this was the last original Paramount made, and remains well-preserved in beautiful original condition inside and out by its friendly and dedicated owners and staff. Made during the transitional period between modern and environmental styles, Windmill displays distinct elements of both, ranging from the shiny folded-stainless monument-style front with its striking windmill emblem, to the indigo mansard roof, to the Colonial-style brickwork and lanterns — though generally favouring the early environmental style. Paramount’s successor, P.M.C. Diners, Inc., built the stylish extension in 1982, also well preserved.
After operating the diner for more than half a century, the Rountos family closed it abruptly in September 2024.