From Patty, and for those thousands of us researchers whose ancestors traveled and migrated west by rail in a much earlier day. 

This subject brings to mind the old "Harvey Houses", established by Fred Harvey in the late 1800's. They were usually located in fine buildings, sometimes within the depots. Excellent meals, well priced  were served on starched white table cloths by pretty young uniformed ladies who underwent special training for their jobs. Sleeping accommodations were often on the upper floors. The Harvey Houses were located as far East as Kansas and Arkansas and West to California.

Many survive today as museums, or have been "saved" by the corporate world and ed as and there are ten or so web sites. 

                                                                              Patty

Very interesting, Patty. :-)  I well remember those services being advertised, though there were none as far east as the photo I posted, as you know. The trips were shorter and the distance between larger cities was much less east of the Mississippi, thus the result of which you speak. Thanks. Paul :-)     


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