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One of our members posted an inquiry about Hart's US 30 Diner in our forum. This gives us the opportunity to republish the story we wrote about that diner and its last known owner, Ava Fox. Ava has dropped off our radar in recent years. The last we heard from her, she wanted us to know that the diner, a late 1950s-Kullman, was still available. Unfortunately, that was at least six years ago and we no longer have any contact information for her.
If anyone knows Ava or knows where we might reach her, (or if you are Ava), please call us at 215.370.7082.
The story of Ava and the diner continues here.
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