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Fred Harvey & The Harvey Houses-America’s First Chain Restaurants

poster describing how the the Harvey Girls restaurant started, and program details.

Fred Harvey & The Harvey Houses-America’s First Chain Restaurants

Fred Harvey & The Harvey Houses-America's First Chain Restaurants

When

December 1, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Type

Seymour Public Library Anniversary & History Program!

Presented by Jason Scappaticci, Historian.

In 1876, Fred Harvey partnered with the Santa Fe Railroad to transform the poor quality of American frontier train dining by launching America’s first restaurant and hotel chain.

Eventually spanning across 12 states, the restaurant featured a wait staff soon known as the Harvey girls.

Free Program!  No Registration Required!