Iconic Blue Mountains café to close after 102 years
<p>Katoomba is set to lose a piece of local history with the announcement that iconic café The Paragon is closing its doors after 100 years.</p>
<p>The café, first opened in 1916, has long been a popular spot for a feed and a drink after catching a glimpse of the Three Sisters Form Echo Point and has become renowned both nationally and internationally for its stunning art deco interiors.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">It's been ageing gracefully in the heart of the Blue Mountains for around 100 years, but the Paragon Café in Katoomba is now closing its doors. <a href="https://twitter.com/DaltsWorld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaltsWorld</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9News?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#9News</a> <a href="https://t.co/dWP9xorb3g">pic.twitter.com/dWP9xorb3g</a></p>
— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) <a href="https://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/965490489586720771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
<p>The Paragon’s current owner Robyn Parker says the pressures of rent as well as maintenance of a century-old building are to blame for its closure after her seven-year tenure running the business.</p>
<p>However, patrons will be delighted to hear Parker plans on producing the café’s famous chocolate and confectionery at a different location in the future.</p>
<p>The café will remain open for only three more months, so if you’re keen on visiting this Aussie landmark, we suggest doing it sooner rather than later.</p>
<p><em>Image credit: 9 News.</em></p>
