Fred Harvey is often credited as the first businessman to create a chain of restaurants, stretching from Kansas to the Pacific Coast. In 1894, he was brought in to manage all the restaurants and stores at the newly constructed St. Louis Union Station. Known for both his high-quality food and legendary service, Harvey’s success was largely due to the exceptional training of his Harvey Girls—an elite group of single women who ensured that train passengers were served quickly and efficiently. Mary Spiller of Affton, MO, a former Harvey Girl, made a nostalgic return to the station during its 125th anniversary.