The diner is America's original fast food restaurant. In the 19th century, the horse-drawn wagons that were precursors to diners were, in fact, known as "Quick Lunches."

     Besides serving their own unique style of food, diners also share a unique shape and look. Built in factories and then moved to their locations, diners offer a distinctive mix of form and function: modular yet imaginative. Their history spans more than 125 years, and the exhibit demonstrates both their remarkable evolution and society's waxing and waning infatuation.