Valentine Diners

Fort Wayne, IndianaCindy's diner.

  • Business name: Cindy's Diner
  • Street address: 830 South Harrison
  • Open or closed: Open
  • History: This diner was purchased for $6,000 in 1954 by Noah Clauss, and promtply named "Noah's Ark." Originally located at 1030 South Clinton.
  • Sold in 1960 to Paul Read and renamed "Paul's Diner." Maintained name when owned by Paul Dewood from 1964 to 1966. Purchased by James and Betty Martz and moved to 444 East Berry Street. Jack Mossburg owned it from 1968 to 1971 and it was called "Jack's Diner." Bob and Marge Goodman bought it and "Marge's Diner" was opened in 1988. John and Cindy Scheele bought the diner in April 1990, restored and moved it, and "Cindy's Diner" opened on October 1, 1990 The specialty of the house is the breakfast entree, "Garbage."

  • Model / serial number: Unknown
  • Additional images:
    Exterior before restoration
    Exterior after restoration
    Exterior at grand opening
    Interior after restoration

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