I actually had a Pizza from the original building in late Summer of 1958. Didn't eat inside, but I remember the parking lot was gravel. Sometime in the early 60s, they opened a location diagonally from the University campus (near the President's house). It was NOT in a classic 'hut', but on the 2nd floor of an office building. I ate there a number of times because they featured a folk singer some nights. (Larry Kiefer). This building which is now a museum was first moved to just inside the Univ. gates off of 17th street, and served as an office building for one of the school's functions.. (perhaps speech??) I now live on the east coast, and am in my 80s, so will not be...
Read moreVery interesting museum located near the Wichita State University. A small one room museum that tells how the fist Pizza Hut was started by 2 brothers. There are lots of memorabilia and photographs and a time line of how it started so small and ended up being the well-known chain it has now become. There was nobody around, but there was a phone number on the door to call if you wanted to see inside. There was also another sign saying that the door was open to go...
Read moreUnique little museum (in the original building store but it has been moved onto the university campus) with not just artifacts but the entire history, videos of old commercials, rare collectibles, etc. They pack a lot in this small building. And it's free to see right on the college campus Mon - Fri! Worth the stop. Do NOT miss the rare sneakers (only 700 pairs made) that allow you to order pizza from the tongue...
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