Harvey House Museum

About

This historic museum is housed in one of the original Harvey Houses, part of a chain of hotels, restaurants, and boarding houses established by Fred Harvey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to serve passengers on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. As you step into the museum, you are transported back to a time when rail travel was the epitome of luxury and adventure. The well-preserved interiors, complete with period furnishings and artifacts, vividly evoke the elegance and charm of the early 1900s. Exhibits feature an array of memorabilia, including vintage photographs, uniforms of the famous Harvey Girls, and original dining ware used in the Harvey House restaurants. The museum’s detailed displays highlight the pioneering spirit of Fred Harvey and his innovative approach to hospitality, which set new standards for quality and service in the industry. Stories of the Harvey Girls, the young women who served as waitresses and became iconic figures in the West, add a personal and intriguing dimension to the history.