The late 1800s was a pretty important time for America. We saw the birth of basketball, slot machines, aspirin and the Boston Marathon. “Automobiling” AKA riding around in cars was a trend, pictures and sound came together to form “moving pictures” and the very first escalator was installed.

Here at Schweid & Sons, we can trace our roots back to the late 1800s when Harry Schweid began selling quality meats to butchers and restaurants in New York City’s Lower East Side. You know what else happened in the 1890s? “Back to the Future 3,” … but that’s not important here. On July 28, 1900, Louis Lassen gave “birth” to our very best buddy.

Louis was the owner of a restaurant that still exists today called Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, CT. On that fateful day Louis took 2 pieces of bread and put them around a hamburg steak. Some might argue that this was not the very first Burger ever created but if you ask the Library of Congress, that’s what they would tell you. We’re pretty sure you can trust them as a source.

So here’s a big old thank you to Louis for all the great times and delicious food that he brought into the world.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAMBURGER. WE LOVE YOU THE MOSTEST

To celebrate this oh so glorious day, we will be sharing some of the very best Burgers out there made with our Burgers while we do an Instagram takeover of with EatFamous. Be sure to follow us and @EatFamous for all the Burgery goodness!

Photo Credits: George Motz, Louis’ Lunch & @pocketfork

@EatFamous Instagram Takeover

 

It’s the Biggest TAKEOVER since Jay went as Nas. Today @schweidandsons takes over@EatFamous to celebrate the Birthday of the Hamburger🍔🎁⭐️All Burgers. All Day!!! – – Ah, The Roadstar from @AmerBurgerCo, a quadruple stack of @schweidandsons Butcher’s Blend with the most seductive melted cheese you’ve ever seen. @joey.chestnut took down four of these to win the #RoadstarChallenge last weekend. It was a magnificent sight to behold. Take the Roadstar Challenge yourself at any American Burger Co. Location! Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @schweidandsons

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:39am PDT

 

It’s the Biggest TAKEOVER since Jay went as Nas. Today @schweidandsons takes over@EatFamous to celebrate the Birthday of the Hamburger🍔🎁⭐️All Burgers. All Day!!! – – A double-stack of @schweidandsons All Natural makes this Bacon N Blue Burger with fried cheese on top from @pinchofactory that’s literally dripping with flavor. You know you need this Burger all up in your face. Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @pinchofactory

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 7:53am PDT

 

The @schweidandsons x EatFamous Burger Birthday TAKEOVER continues…🍔🎁⭐️All Burgers. All Day!!! – – Behold the one and only Bad Ass Burger from @baddaddysburger: 4 strips of buttermilk fried bacon on a 10oz Burger with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. This is how you know the Burger Gods love you. Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @baddaddysburger

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 9:49am PDT

 

The @schweidandsons x EatFamous Burger Birthday TAKEOVER continues…🍔🎁⭐️All Burgers. All Day!!! – – When it comes to big, delicious Burgers, no one does quite like The World’s Best Burger aka @fuddruckers. Take this enormous Burger topped with ground beef, bacon, and gooey cheese sauce. We dare you not to drool. Whoops, too late! Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @fuddruckersorlando

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 12:39pm PDT

 

Let’s keep this @schweidandsons takeover Rollin’…. As Bostonians know, they don’t call ’em @tastyburgerusa for nothing. Just look at this gorgeous combination of beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @stephaniedmv

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 2:08pm PDT

 

It’s the Biggest TAKEOVER since Jay went at Nas. The @schweidandsons x EatFamous Burger Birthday TAKEOVER continues…🍔🎁⭐️All Burgers. All Day!!! – – Sometimes you just need a triple stack Cheeseburger. And the special sauce that drips down your down your shirt? That’s just a badge of honor. Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @jasoneats • sidebar @eatgenuine is one EatFamous’s favorite places to get a burgers in NYC

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 4:29pm PDT

 

The @schweidandsons x EatFamous Burger Birthday TAKEOVER continues…🍔🎁⭐️All Burgers. All Day!!! – – An amazing and hearty Burger is only a few bites away with the Bacon Fusion Burger from @cloverleaftavern. Bacon, guacamole, and pepper jack cheese on a pretzel bun… Yes, please! If you think this is great, you should check out all of their crazy Burgers of the week. Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @cloverleaftavern

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:47pm PDT

 

Unfortunately our Day Long Burger Bash has to end. We hope you had a blast (and celebrated with a Burger or 3). But before we give hand the reigns back over to EatFamous, we’ve got 1 more pic in honor of it being the Burger’s Birthday🎁🍔 We hope you enjoyed this @schweidandsons TAKEOVER – – This Burger is the definition of decadence: foie gras, truffles, and melted Swiss cheese on a double stack. By the way, in our dictionary under “decadence” it reads “See awesome.” Your taste buds won’t stand a chance. Click the link in our bio for more about the birthday of the Hamburger. 📸🍔: @smacksburgers

A photo posted by Eat Famous (@eatfamous) on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:57pm PDT