World’s Columbian Exposition Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building.
The summer of 2013 marks the 120th anniversary of the World’s Columbian Exposition. The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 introduced quite a few new foods, both directly and indirectly. Among other innovations, the six-month-long fair …
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Put the blue ribbon on Pabst Beer.
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Brought Chicagoans tamales.
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Started Vienna Beef hot dogs.
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Led to the invention of the brownie.
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Brought to Chicago the creators of shrimp DeJonghe.
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Shaped American breakfasts with the introduction of
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The first pancake mix and
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The first cold breakfast cereal.
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Launched what’s now the world’s best-known chewing gum.
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Previewed a famous candy-coated popcorn and peanut treat.
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Opened the world’s first cafeteria.
