Lee's Diner
| Lee's Diner | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1951 |
| Previous owner(s) | Elmer and Grace Paxton |
| Food type | pies |
| City | West York |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United State of America |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 39°55′49″N 76°48′57″W / 39.930159°N 76.815767°W |
Lee's Diner is a stainless steel diner on U.S. Route 30 in West York,[1] York County in Pennsylvania.[2] It was famous for its pies which were for many years baked by Theresa Redding.[3] It serves Pennsylvania Dutch food and has cruise nights .[4]
The diner was founded in 1951 by Elmer and Grace Paxton for their son Lee who was returning from military service. They bought a Mountain View prefabricated stainless steel diner (serial # 322) which was fitted to their house, which contains the kitchen.[5][6]
The diner is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
References
- ↑ Wallis, Michael (2007). The Lincoln Highway. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. p. 60. ISBN 0-393-05938-3" Diner photos"
- ↑ Neal Goulet (Nov 10, 1998), A silver server coming to town, York Daily Record
- ↑ Mike Argento (Nov 28, 1996), The heart and soul of York County, York Daily Record
- ↑ Brian A. Butko, Kevin Joseph Patrick, Diners of Pennsylvania
- ↑ Brian Butko, The Lincoln Highway
- ↑ Butko, Brian (2002). The Lincoln Highway:Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide. Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books. p. 142. ISBN 0-8117-2497-2.
- ↑ The Pennsylvania Bulletin 30 Pa.B. 2687
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