16K views · 54 reactions | For #NationalDogDay, we're spotlighting one of the most amazing dogs in NY history. Over a hundred years ago Roxey “The Long Island Railroad dog” rode the rails freely, had a bank account, and hobnobbed with the likes of President Roosevelt. | The Uplift | Facebook

A clever hot dog marketing trick on Coney Island turned Nathans Famous into an American icon. #history #didyouknow #marketinghistory #historical | The World Stream

In 1916 Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker opened a humble hot dog stand on Coney Island where he charged five cents per hot dog, half the price of competitors, and faced doubt about the quality and healthiness of his food. To build confidence he hired actors dressed as doctors who openly ate his hot dogs, an ingenious strategy that quickly attracted crowds. He used a secret spice blend developed with his wife Ida and premium ingredients, setting the stage for an enduring American icon. | Histor