Childs Restaurant

The three-story structure features Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with terra cotta decorations depicting maritime elements such as ships and sea creatures along its exterior walls.

The restaurant chain, founded in 1889 by Samuel and William Childs, grew to over 100 locations across the United States by the 1920s before declining during the Great Depression.

The establishment introduced cafeteria-style dining with white tile walls, marble countertops, and staff in white uniforms to address public concerns about food safety standards.

The building received landmark status in 2002 and reopened in 2016 as Ford Amphitheater, featuring concert spaces, backstage facilities, and a restaurant section.

Between its restaurant closure in 1952 and entertainment venue conversion, the building served as a factory producing Peeps marshmallow candies for several decades.

Location: Brooklyn

GPS coordinates: 40.57530,-73.97980

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:54