Harry Stevens the Hot Dog King from Niles Ohio
Harry M. Stevens, former Niles resident, who gained international fame as the inventor of the hot dog.
The Harry Stevens home was built by George Bentley Robbins with construction beginning in 1904 and completed in 1905. George died in 1910 and Harry Stevens bought the house in 1911.
Benjamin Bentley Robbins, born in 1830 in Niles, was George Bentley Robbins father.
The Harry M. Stevens home, 1210 Robbins Avenue and Crandon, as it appears today.
The Stevens home, 1210 Robbins Avenue and Crandon, as it appeared in the 1980s.
When the Stevens family lived in Niles, the home was a focal point of daily life. This photo shows Harry M. Stevens, right, entertaining friends with a touring car of that era waiting to transport anyone needing a ride.
The Stevens Family Official Portrait is the title given to this photo.
In their younger days these members of the Stevens family posed for the photographer. Standing, left to right, were: William H. Stevens Sr., Joseph B. Stevens, Sr. and Frank M. Stevens. Seated, left to right, were: Harry M. Stevens and Harold A. Stevens.
Grandfather Stevens, Harry M. Stevens, founder of the company bearing his name, is pictured here with his grandson, Dr. Harry M. Rose.
The Stevens family members had their photograph taken in the flower garden of the family home in Niles, Ohio. Standing, left, is Annie Stevens Rose, Standing, right, is Harry M. Stevens. Seated, left to right, are: Mary Stevens (Harry’s wife), Joseph B. Stevens Jr. and William H. Stevens Sr.
During the 1984 Sesquicentennial Celebration, a memorial plaque was dedicated in Stevens Park.
Plaque at the entrance to Stevens Park honoring Harry Mozley Stevens.
The article from the New York Clipper, which told the story of Harry Stevens, was printed as a poster as part of the 1984 Ohio Sesquicentennial celebration.
Harry Mozely Stevens
1895 Scorecard, Harry Stevens publisher.
1896 Scorecard, Harry Stevens publisher.
Renovations during the Fall of 2022.
Renovations during the Fall of 2022.
Renovations during the Fall of 2022.
One of the city’s most historic homes located off Robbins Avenue is gone after being destroyed Thursday afternoon by a fire.
One of the city’s most historic homes located off Robbins Avenue is gone after being destroyed Thursday afternoon by a fire.
One of the city’s most historic homes located off Robbins Avenue is gone after being destroyed Thursday afternoon by a fire.
Fire Ravaged Harry Stevens Residence.
Fire Ravaged Harry Stevens Residence.
Fire Ravaged Harry Stevens Residence.
Fire Ravaged Harry Stevens Residence.
Fire Ravaged Harry Stevens Residence.
