Chicago History Museum: Fred Harvey & RR Restaurants
Chicago History Museum: Fred Harvey & RR Restaurants
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Chicago History Museum: Fred Harvey & RR Restaurants
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Post #1 - March 1st, 2010, 4:36 pmChicago History Museum
Appetite for America Book Release and Lecture
Monday, April 5, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Join us as special guest Stephen Fried launches his newest book Appetite for America at the Chicago History Museum!
At this official book release, Fried will explore the stories of how visionary businessman Fred Harvey built a railroad hospitality empire that civilized the Wild West. With locations ranging from Santa Fe to Chicago’s Union Station, the Fred Harvey Company pioneered the first railroad restaurant brand, inspiring the hit film The Harvey Girls and tracing the growth of U.S. railroad industry.
The lecture will be followed by a brief book signing.
Cost:
$15; $10 MembersCathy2
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