The invention of the fast-food drive-thru has changed the way Americans eat, as they are often in a hurry. But did you know it was invented in Missouri?
The Birth of the Drive-Thru in Missouri
Who would have thought that one of the biggest inventions we use daily was created right here in Missouri? The fast-food drive-thru was invented in Springfield in 1947 at a small restaurant called Red’s Giant Hamburg.
Red’s Giant Hamburg on Route 66
According to Love Exploring, this hometown diner was located along the famous Route 66. It first started as a gas station but quickly evolved into a fast-food drive-thru, thanks to the high volume of traffic traveling along the historic route.
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