In the early days of rail travel there were no dinng cars, so people traveling on the Santa Fe would stop at Harvey Houses for their meals. Typically, passengers had 20-30 minutes to eat before the train departed. The waitresses, known as Harvey Girls, served delicious food, most of which had been grown and raised on Fred Harvey farms and dairies.
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Typical Fred Harvey table with four place settings |
Model of a Fred Harvey Restaurant |
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When dining cars did appear on trains, the tables that were set were often elegant. Representative china can be viewed near the Fred Harvey exhibit. |
