"It's hard to imagine almost 20 million people streaming into an event spanning 1,200 acres more than 120 years ago. Yet, that's exactly what happened in 1904 when the St. Louis World's Fair flooded Forest Park with extraordinary displays of innovation, technology, and cultural ingenuity. But that's not all. This fair is credited with forever changing the face of American food."
"Most importantly, by some accounts, this event set the stage for what would become American fast food - at least in terms of hand-held, portable eating and loads of options not requiring sit-down restaurant prices. Some now-iconic foods debuted at the St. Louis World's Fair, while many others simply gained a much wider clientele. Millions of hungry fair attendees had the chance to taste things like cotton candy, Dr. Pepper, ice cream cones, peanut butter, Jell-O,"
The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair drew almost 20 million visitors across 1,200 acres, featuring displays of innovation, technology, and cultural ingenuity. Officially named the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the event functioned as a massive food court showcasing international fare from immigrant vendors and exhibits from states and countries. More than 125 eateries represented at least 60 countries and most U.S. states, offering American and fusion cuisine. Many now-iconic foods either debuted or gained national popularity there, including cotton candy, Dr Pepper, ice cream cones, peanut butter, Jell-O, and possibly iced tea. The fair helped popularize hand-held, portable eating and influenced the emergence of American fast food.
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