Chris Famous Hotdogs

Dexter Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama has been at the front door of many historical moments. The order to start the American Civil War was sent by telegram from Dexter Avenue. In April, 1886 the Lightning Route, Americas first electric street car system, began transporting riders on Dexter Avenue. Later, among the wonderful ironies of history, on the very same street, Martin Luther King, Jr. accepted his call to ministry, and in that church, began Americas march toward civil rights for all. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat on the same street. Dexter has been an avenue of change over its many years. Much of Americas history has been marked by events that occurred on this street, and for a century, there has been a constant presence, Chris Hotdogs. Founded in 1917, Chris Hotdogs have been enjoyed by every walk of life. Chris is a place where everyone, including young and old, rich and poor, black and white, from any country are welcome and can all dine harmoniously in thi...