Big Dig diner comes to town

CLEVELAND -- Diners were invented in America and in some areas, they are historical landmarks. One of those landmarks is here in Cleveland.

A local man restores diners right here in Cleveland and transports them all across the country. Steve Harwin specializes in rescuing diners that are on death row. 

One such resurrection project he saved from the Big Dig in Massachusetts. When the tunnel there was closed for repairs, the diner was set to be demolished.

"Nobody wanted it, which is surprising. They called me," Harwin said. "I sent my riggers out. I didn't even look at it. I knew it well enough."

The Big Dig Diner was the first diner he has ever restored. So, Harwin rescued it a second time.

The first time he bought it from a small town in Pennsylvania. It was made in the 1940's in New Jersey. It will soon find a new home in Grafton.

Nancy's Diner will officially have the Big Dig Diner on Monday. Owner Denise Shutek is ready. 

"I have car hop trays from the 50s," she said. "I have all kinds of stuff. I have people coming in now to give me records."

For years, Shutek has been wanting to buy a diner and because of Harwin's love for them she now can. Harwin said folks love for the classic's is a natural draw.

"You park a diner on any highway and people would see it and they would be drawn into it."

Harwin is currently the only man in the world that restores dying diners.