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Depot Dining in the Era of Steam Engines: Fred Harvey and the Harvey House Model
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Depot Dining in the Era of Steam Engines: Fred Harvey and the Harvey House Model

Before fast food chains and roadside restaurants, Fred Harvey transformed dining along the American railroad. Marilee Aufdenkamp explores how Harvey's restaurants and hotels brought reliable food, refined service, and the famous Harvey Girls to communities along the Santa Fe line. From steam-powered trains to Route 66, discover how the Harvey House system shaped Western travel—and left a legacy that continues today.

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