Valentine Diners

Mason City, Iowa

  • Business name: Suzie Q Cafe
  • Street address: 14 Second Street NW
  • Open or closed: Open
  • History: Renus Lytle operated the Suzie Q from 1948 to 1961. Mazie Long owned it for a year thereafter, then she sold it to Charlotte "Charlie" Klatt, who ran it until 1985. Frank Holmes then operated it for 11 years. Marlin and Mary Butz were the next owners, and then it was sold to Jim and Cindy Pike in 1997. The Suzie Q is a 10-stool Valentine.
  • Model / serial number: Little Chef / Unknown
  • Images:
    Mason City Virtual Tours web site (Note: this link opens a large 360-degree image of diner interior)

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