The history of the soda fountain is fascinating. Originally, they were most often found in drug stores because it was pharmacists who used their chemistry knowledge to mix carbonated beverages, even ...

Our fascination with soda fountains stems from many things: They are uniquely American, they recall a simpler, bygone time and they provide the good, old-fashioned fun of enjoying ice cream treats ...

When, in 1866, Frank Hervey installed a soda fountain in his restaurant on Front Street, he was bucking the trend. Most soda fountains were found in drugstores. The water cure craze that swept the ...

Around the Kansas City area, find delicious treats at old fashioned soda fountains, like this banana split at Clinton's Soda Fountain in Independence, Missouri. Whether you're craving a float, a split ...