Peggy Sue's Diner & Walk-Over Shoes
+ Noteworthy Reads
Peggy Sue’s Diner is an original roadside diner. It says so on the back of the postcard. I should know. I’ve passed by this diner several times a year for the past 30 years. And my husband’s dad took him there for ice cream sundaes when he was a boy. In all my years of passing by this eatery, I was always curious to go inside. But I never did. Until just recently.
It’s intriguing. The first thing you notice about the diner when traveling on I 15 is the 10-foot dinosaur display made of rustic metal. There are about four dinosaurs. That alone is enough to make anyone want to stop and check it out.
The atmosphere is crazy fun. Everywhere you look has a piece of history hanging on the wall or standing on its own like the blues brothers’ statues and mannequins. The current owner was in the Hollywood film industry so there is a lot of TV and Film memorabilia to feast your eyes on.
Reading the menu made me smile. Many of the food items are named after actors. One example is the Marlon Brando Mushroom Burger. Another is the Lana Turner Tuna Salad. I got the open-faced hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. It was pretty good. Especially the gravy. And the portion size was huge.
The original diner which was built in 1954 only had four booths and nine stools at the counter. It has evolved over the years with add-ons like the five and dime gift shop. And more space for eating.
It was fun browsing the gift shop. They have so many amazing vintage items and fun souvenirs. And they sell postcards. Which I obviously purchased.
If you are ever travelling by Peggy Sue’s Diner, it is a must stop and see for your adventure. The kids will love the dinosaur park, and the adults will enjoy the nostalgia.
Walk-Over Shoes.
Believe it or not, the above postcard is advertising the brand, Walk-Over Shoes. I had never heard of that brand, so I did what I always do. I googled it. I wasn’t even sure it was a shoe brand until I did the research.
A man by the name of George Eldon Keith founded the company in 1874. Although it started as a family business, the company expanded over the years and opened a store in England in 1899. They introduced a women’s shoe line in 1902.
By 1920, Walk-Over had expanded with multiple production plants, factories, and a distribution center in St. Louis. The brand had stores in England, France, Detroit, and Chicago.
They still exist today and have a website. However, I was disappointed when I went to the website. I read that they currently don’t have any products for purchase. You can check out the website and read the blurb about the high-quality shoes they make.
Noteworthy Reads
As always, I like to highlight articles related to postcards, letter writing, pen pals or whatever I think might interest you.
This time, I read an article titled, how a hidden box of love letters became a historical memoir of WWII. Anything about the 1940’s will grab my attention. Throw in WWII and love letters, and I’m hooked. The box of love letters makes their public debut in a book written by Larry Schnell, who happens to be the son of the letter writers. The book sounds fascinating, and I have it in my cart on Amazon. The book is “A Sailors Song: Lost Love Letters of World War II.”
The time has come to say good night. Until next time, I’ll be googling away.
It's a great roadside attraction.
I’d love to check it out! 🫶