Phoenixville's Val Rio Diner Up For Sale, Owner Hopes to Preserve

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- Phoenixville's classic Val Rio Diner, one of only four unique "Paramount" diners remaining in the United States, is up for sale again, but this time at a drastically reduced price. RetroRoadmap reports that the diner is up for sale for just $30,000, which is 80 percent less than its previous offering price of $225,000.

Owner Francis Puelo reportedly hopes that the unique eatery can be preserved.

“I’d love to see it sold to someone who could re-open it, but at this point, if I am not able to find a buyer soon, I may have to scrap it,” Puleo told RetroRoadmap.

Val Rio opened in 1948 and was in operation for 60 years before it shut down in 2008. The diner, which was located on 494 Nutt Road during its active years, was hoisted up and moved down to 27 Nutt Road, on Puleo's property, where it currently sits.

If you or someone you know has any interest in purchasing the diner, contact Puleo at 610-715-1547.

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