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The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield, Illinois, is one of the few remaining early Maid-Rite franchises in the United States. This specific shop, built in 1921, claims to have the first drive-thru window in the U.S. [2] The building, along historic U.S. Route 66, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Maid-Rite is an American casual dining franchise restaurant chain. Before it became a restaurant chain, it was a single restaurant, opened in 1926 by Fred Angell. By the end of the 1920s, four franchises were granted; these four restaurants are still in operation. Maid-Rite Corporation's CEO and president is Bradley L
15. Maid Rite Sandwich Shop. Springfield, Illinois. Not to be confused with the Maid-Rite chain, this Maid Rite Sandwich Shop opened in 1924. It claims to have the first drive-thru window in ...
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield still operates what it claims as the first U.S. drive-thru window. [75] The city is also known for its chili, or "chilli", as it is known in many chili shops throughout Sangamon County. [76]
Iowa: Maid-Rite. Maid-Rite specializes in the loose meat sandwich, which is like a sloppy Joe without the sauce, or a hamburger that isn't pressed together. It's the kind of dish people love if ...
[27] [28] The Cozy Dog Drive In has been a Springfield Route 66 staple since 1950. [29] One of the first U.S. drive-thru restaurant windows is still in operation in Springfield on Route 66 at the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop. [30] The oldest restaurant still in operation along the entire stretch of US 66, nationwide, is the Ariston Café in ...
Cozy Dog Drive In (Springfield) – A hot dog restaurant with Route 66 memorabilia and a gift shop. Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop (Springfield) – Maid-Rite franchise built in 1921 and housed in a listed building. [5] Shea's Gas Station Museum (Springfield) – Former gas station and museum. Closed in 2015. [6]
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals-Springfield Mine Rescue Station. July 5, 1985 609 Princeton Ave. ... Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop. August 16, 1984