Was the Ice Cream Sundae Invented in Plainfield? PBS Special Will Unravel the Mystery
Did a Lockport Street druggist come up with the creamy creation? Or is the story just sugar-coated history?
Today, you can find it in any town in the United States — whether you prefer yours with hot fudge, with or without nuts or topped with a cherry, the ice cream sundae is an American staple. But the sweet treat was a novelty back in the 1890s, when 24-year-old Charles Sonntag introduced the sundae at his pharmacy and soda fountain on Lockport Street. Today, the location is home to Back on the Rack. But was the creamy concoction truly invented here? That’s the mystery filmmakers will unravel in an upcoming PBS documentary, which takes a look at the four towns that claim the distinction of being the first place to serve up a sundae. The special, “The Mysterious Origin of the Ice Cream Sundae,” will feature a guest appearance from Plainfield …
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