When Louis’ Lunch of New Haven, Connecticut, claimed that they had created the hamburger in 1900, scholars, politicians, and brand-loyal customers of other burger joints cried malarkey. Many still hold this idea in strict scrutiny, looking for contrary evidence on a daily basis.
But you should know that Louis’ Lunch holds that title as recognized by the United States government; the Library of Congress has officially designated Louis’ Lunch as the birthplace of the hamburger…
