Historical Marker
Jewell Theater
Historical marker location:
298 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri
( Marker is at the intersection of South Jefferson Avenue and East McDaniel Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1988
The first ever drive-thru restaurant in the world was opened in Springfield, Missouri in 1947 by a man named Red Chaney. The restaurant, called Red's Giant Hamburg, was known for its signature "Giant Hamburgers" and became a popular fast food chain in the Midwest.