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The Chicago Hot Dog Fest – What an exciting invitation! 125 years ago, Chicago held a World’s Fair that changed our country, and the Chicago History Museum welcomed everyone to join in the fun and help celebrate this anniversary by sponsoring the Chicago Hot Dog Fest.
Entrance to Chicago History Museum’s Chicago Hot Dog Fest
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Chicago History Museum’s – Speakers Stage at Chicago Hot Dog Fest
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Speakers Platform Menu of Speakers for Friday August 10th
Rich Bowen – Hot Dog Historian giving his talk on Chicago Hot Dog History
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Rich Bowen and Gloria Goodtaste having a fun time at the Chicago Hot Dog Fest
Rich Bowen shares his knowledge of the Chicago Hot Dog history as it expand from the 1893 Columbian Exposition into the Maxwell Street market, all across the city upon the efforts of many pushcart vendors and finally into over 3,000 brick and mortar structures. Many of these independent hot dog vendors/families have been in business for over 75 years selling zillions of hot dogs to different ethnic groups as the city matured into today’s marketplace. The hot dog is just as popular as ever and Chicago Classic has maintained a uniqueness that is Chicago as demonstrated by large attendance at the Chicago Hot Dog Fest. It is the original fast food by its grab ‘n go nature and is a favorite of many Chicagoans today
Rich Bowen Interview on Chicago Hot Dog History
Olivia (Libby) Mahoney Senior Curator of Chicago History Museum giving talk on 1893 Columbian Exposition and impacts on Chicago Food
Olivia (Libby) Mahoney, from the Chicago History Museum, shares her knowledge of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, which was attended by 27 million people (1/4 of the US population at that time) and the foods that were offered there. Many are still popular today over 125 years later. Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit Gum, Cracker Jack, Cream of Wheat, Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix, Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, the Brownie, and Tamales to name a few
Olivia (Libby) Mahoney Interview of the 1893 Columbian Exposition
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Hot Dog Vendors at Chicago Hot Dog Fest on Friday Aug 10th
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Hot Dog Vendors at Chicago History Museum’s Chicago Hot Dog Fest
Attendees Enjoying their Food and Drink on the Lincoln Park grounds
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Typical Hot Dog Vendor with their Menu of items and prices at Chicago Hot Dog Fest
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Another Hot Dog Vendor with his more limited menu and drinks
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Music at Chicago Hot Dog Fest on Aug 10th
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