Among the many photos from Denny Gibson’s latest Lincoln Highway trip are some sad scenes from Lisbon, Ohio, showing the Crosser Diner at 127 W. Lincoln Way with a sagging roof and wall. At least supports have been added to slow the damage.
The Crosser is a c. 1944 Sterling diner made by J.B. Judkins of Merrimac, Mass., best known for their streamliner models featuring one or both ends rounded. This is a Dinette model, one of only 4 survivors. Comparing to my photo below, the neon sign has already been removed.
Lisbon is probably the only town along the Lincoln Highway having two vintage factory-made diners, with the Steel Trolley Diner a few blocks to the east. Here’s hoping the Crosser is saved and reopened, but after at least 6 years sitting empty, and now with walls collapsing, the prospects are dim.
Tags: collapsing wall, Lisbon Ohio, rare diner
Lincoln Highway News 
March 20, 2011 at 7:47 am |
I live in Lisbon, Ohio and sadly miss Crosser’s Diner, but would like to know what truly happened to this old landmark? I have a picture or two of relatives on the steps of the Diner way back in the early 1900’s.
Thank You for your reply!
Leona
March 21, 2011 at 9:08 pm |
Hi Leona, I’d like to know too. Let us know if you hear anything from friends or relatives out that way.