Valentine Diners

Smith Center, Kansas

Paul's Diner
  • Business name: Paul's Cafe
  • Street address: 114 E. Hwy 36
  • Open or closed: Open
  • History: A 1959 postcard (pictured at right) indicates that this building was owned by Paul and Gleam Manchester. In 1999, a newspaper article indicated a coffee club called "As the Kidney Spins" met there daily. The diner has been heavily remodeled and expanded, but current window and door placement suggests part of the original diner is still there.
  • Model / serial number: Unknown
  • Additional images:
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