This is interesting. First, you have to define a “hamburger”. A plain hamburger is comprised of 2 slices of bread and ground beef.

Between 1885 and 1904, various claims regarding the invention of the hamburger emerged, suggesting its likely creation during this period. Despite differing accounts, a recurring theme in these narratives is the association of the hamburger’s origin with significant occasions like amusement parks, fairs, conferences, and festivals.

While the exact origin of the hamburger is disputed, one popular theory suggests it was brought by German immigrants to the United States in the 19th century. These immigrants were accustomed to eating a dish called “Hamburg-style chopped beef” or “Hamburg steak,” which consisted of minced beef seasoned with onions and spices. It’s said that this dish evolved into what we now know as the hamburger.

It has been said that early truck drivers would stop at a diner for lunch or dinner. Because they were on a schedule, someone asked for the chopped steak to be put between 2 slices of bread so the driver could eat the sandwich in his truck. Shortly after the hamburgers creation, people started adding cheese, tomato, lettuce and pickles.

While the exact origins of the hamburger may be murky, its rise to prominence as an iconic American dish is undeniable. Today, it’s enjoyed by millions of people worldwide and continues to be a symbol of fast, convenient, and delicious food.

So come out to the Queen Charlotte Fair and enjoy a bit of history!

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