The Diner, a U.S. Route 40 mainstay in Indiana set to close
I just read an article from the Indystar.com website by Bruce C. Smith stating that a 1950’s Mountain View Diner known simply as THE DINER is set to close at the end of this week. Originally called the Oasis Diner, it was part of a motel/diner complex located in Plainfield directly on Rte. 40. It was run for the last 20 years by Ray Piercy, who sites his age and health plus competition from nearby chain restaurants the main reasons for putting both the diner and motel up for sale. Here is an old postcard from my collection depicting both the Rte. 40 Motel and Oasis Diner.
Here is an interior shot with many thanks to Brian Butko….
Hey thats me in the background in the black shirt and Kala pouring coffee!!! : ) I miss the diner!
Mandy,
Thanks for checking out the Diner Hotline blog! This photo was shot by my friend and colleague, Brian Butko of the Pittsburgh, PA area. He has the Lincoln Highway blog (check my blogroll).
Hey, just want everyone to know “The Diner” Has reopened. It is being leased, an alot of the same workers are working back there agian. Tim brooks is the manager an Main cook. He does a great job an alot is the same but alot of impovements have been made to. They now have dinner specials. Go on in an see for yourself the food is great.
I’m really glad that the Diner has reopened. I was sad when it first closed down. Good luck to Tim and ALL employees. Have a great day!