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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

Swensons' original location on South Hawkins opened in 1934

Swensons Celebrates 85th Anniversary, Offers Special Customer Promotion

By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2019

Swensons’ story began when Wesley T. “Pop” Swenson started selling fresh-ground hamburgers from the back of his station wagon in 1934. Now, the drive-in restaurant chain is celebrating 85 years...

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