ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The City of Albuquerque has determined that the historic Lindy’s Diner building will need to be demolished following a partial collapse late last month.
The decision comes after the diner’s east wall collapsed on April 27, about a week after the city red-tagged and shut down the property over safety concerns on April 20.
Albuquerque Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and confirmed no injuries, though nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
According to the city’s Code Enforcement Division, the building had been deemed an unsafe structure prior to the collapse. Inspections earlier in April identified significant structural issues that prompted the emergency closure.
Lindy’s Diner, located along Central Avenue, dates back nearly 100 years. It originally opened in 1929 as the Coney Island Café and has long been considered a Route 66 landmark.
City officials now say the condition of the building makes it unsafe to repair, leaving demolition as the only viable option.
The collapse and pending demolition mark a significant loss for a longtime Albuquerque business and historic site.
Further details on the demolition timeline have not yet been released.
