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Valentine Diners - Kansas - Smith Center

Paul's Diner

Smith Center, Kansas

  • 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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Entry: Valentine Diners - Kansas - Smith Center

Author: Kansas Historical Society

Author information: The Kansas Historical Society is a state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the state's history.

Date Created: July 2014

Date Modified: July 2014

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