Spot Miller and the original building |
It's obvious that the restaurant has a lot of history. But what is that history exactly?
The Spot was founded in 1907. A man named Spot Miller had been selling food from a cart. This was against city ordinances at the time, which banned the sale of food from impermanent structures. His solution was to remove the wheels from his chuckwagon, thus creating a "permanent" structure.
The restaurant would pass through many hands over the 100+ years it has been in operation. A more permanent structure was built on the original location, eventually becoming the building it is today. There was a short-lived chain of restaurants that existed throughout the region, in places such as Piqua, Bellefontaine, and Lima. None of these other locations have survived. The Sidney location, in addition to being the first location, is the only one that is currently in operation.
Pres. Bush appreciating a pecan pie. Pies are a specialty of the eatery. |
source: http://www.thespottoeat.com/history.html
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