Fred Harvey and the Harvey Houses: Changing Travel in the American West

Fred Harvey and the Harvey Houses: Changing Travel in the American West

by Raton Museum staff NEW MEXICO— From the 1880s through World War II, few names were as well-known to travelers as Fred Harvey. His chain of restaurants and hotels, known as Harvey Houses, revolutionized dining and hospitality along America’s railroads, and became the first widely known brand across the United States.  In effect, Harvey invented […] The post Fred Harvey and the Harvey Houses: Changing Travel in the American West appeared first …