Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Posted to Center City East on January 3, 2026
Philly has an appetite for history! From the very first cheesesteak to the first water ice and bubble gum, the city served up iconic tastes that still satisfy today.
Philly has an appetite for history! From the very first cheesesteak to the first water ice and bubble gum, the city served up iconic tastes that still satisfy today.
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Philly has an appetite for history! From the very first cheesesteak to the first water ice and bubble gum, the city served up iconic tastes that still satisfy today.
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