Chicago History Museum presents “Chicago Hot Dog Fest”

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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.

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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, 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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