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1557 Broadway: The First Horn & Hardart Automat in New York City

1557 Broadway: The First Horn & Hardart Automat...

On July 2, 1912, Horn & Hardart opened New York City's first Automat at 1557 Broadway in Times Square. Discover the history of the remarkable building that helped make the...

1557 Broadway: The First Horn & Hardart Automat...

On July 2, 1912, Horn & Hardart opened New York City's first Automat at 1557 Broadway in Times Square. Discover the history of the remarkable building that helped make the...

Frank Hardart opened Horn & Hardart in 1888

The Hardart Family Joins the Horn & Hardart Rev...

Descendants of co-founder Frank Hardart are joining the Horn & Hardart revival, bringing a direct connection to the company’s history and helping shape what comes next.

The Hardart Family Joins the Horn & Hardart Rev...

Descendants of co-founder Frank Hardart are joining the Horn & Hardart revival, bringing a direct connection to the company’s history and helping shape what comes next.

Born in Philadelphia's Gilded Age

Born in Philadelphia's Gilded Age

Lynnewood Hall and Horn & Hardart are two Philadelphia stories finding new life. Explore the history they share and the people bringing them back.

Born in Philadelphia's Gilded Age

Lynnewood Hall and Horn & Hardart are two Philadelphia stories finding new life. Explore the history they share and the people bringing them back.

How Coffee Was Served at the Automat

How Coffee Was Served at the Automat

A closer look at the dolphin spout, and how coffee was served at the Automat.

How Coffee Was Served at the Automat

A closer look at the dolphin spout, and how coffee was served at the Automat.

Horn & Hardart Pumpkin Pie

Horn & Hardart Pumpkin Pie

Bake the classic Horn & Hardart Pumpkin Pie, a beloved Automat favorite. This original H&H recipe is adapted for home kitchens and perfect for fall.

Horn & Hardart Pumpkin Pie

Bake the classic Horn & Hardart Pumpkin Pie, a beloved Automat favorite. This original H&H recipe is adapted for home kitchens and perfect for fall.

818 Chestnut Street: Where the Automat Began

818 Chestnut Street: Where the Automat Began

On June 9, 1902, Horn & Hardart opened the first Automat at 818 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Discover the story behind the original machine, the evolution of the Automat, and...

818 Chestnut Street: Where the Automat Began

On June 9, 1902, Horn & Hardart opened the first Automat at 818 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Discover the story behind the original machine, the evolution of the Automat, and...