Arthur Valentine and his wife started a restaurant in the 1920s, expanded to other locations in the 30s, which turned into a chain of diners.
Valentine Diners were manufactured in Wichita between the late 30s and mid 70s, and they produced many styles over the years and 'brand' names include Little Chef, Double Deluxe and Big Chef.
Characterized by their small, boxy buildings, a Valentine's counter sits 8-12 people.
Old advertising programs claim the diners were shipped to 38 states, although evidently not so much in New England. I'd never seen one until we passed through Virginia on the way to North Carolina.
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| Stones Downtown Diner, Hopewell, VA Little Chef model Valentine Diner |
Click here to find a Valentine in your area. Visit the KHS website here.
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| Me and my Valentine December 2008 |
was the picture of you and your valentine taken in a Valentine diner?
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