The Fred Harvey Houses ft. Dr. Richard Melzer

Podcast: Preserving History and Democracy · Cynthia Mendoza

Opublikowano: 2026-02-26

All aboard for a journey through history with Preserving History and Democracy! In this episode, Cynthia Diaz and Bernardine Caporale chat with historian Dr. Richard Meltzer about the legendary Fred Harvey Houses and the adventurous Harvey Girls. Learn how Harvey transformed train travel with efficient dining, luxurious hotels, and cultural tourism that celebrated Native American crafts. Hear stories of famous guests, from Albert Einstein to Clark Gable, and explore the small but fascinating Harvey House in Rone, New Mexico, complete with tales of theft, ghostly encounters, and historic lunchbooks. From the expansion of Harvey Houses across nine states to...