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Sholl's Colonial Cafeteria
Date EstablishedLocation1928Washington, D.C.
Description
Sholl's Colonial Cafeteria, was a 20th-century Washington, D.C. cafeteria-style restaurant that was famous for its popularity among tourists and government workers. The first location opened in 1928 by Evan A. Sholl from Pennsylvania who also owned farms, a dairy, an ice cream factory, and real estate. His concept of cafeterias helped many government workers in the late 1920s and 1930s who had limited funds and lunch options. From the early days in the fight for racial integration, Sholl's took a stand and served African Americans. At Sholl's, any member of the clergy, regardless of his or her religion, was served a free meal and they also took part in programs to feed the homeless. The restaurant closed its doors on December 1, 2001, for numerous reasons stemming from rent increases and a lack of travelers to the area.
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Cruising through many states of America, remnants of eateries of the past can still be found. Travel back to a stage in time with me to rekindle the memories of food franchises and the lost cuisine of bygone days. We can remember the presence of these dining experiences in their heyday long ago, but still etched in moments and recollections.
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