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THE Original Polish Sausage Stand from Maxwell Street

1901

July 11, 1901 Jim is born in a small village outside of Duf, Macedonia (formerly Yugoslavia).

1939

Jim arrives in the United States and travels to Chicago. Jim begins to sell Taffy Apples on Maxwell Street.

Jim starts working for his sick aunt at her hot dog stand located on the Northwest corner of Maxwell and Halsted Streets.                                                                                                                                                                          

1941

Jim buys the hot dog stand from his aunt.

1943

Jim creates the "Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Sandwich" with grilled onions, mustard, and a specially prepared polish sausage (made by Slotkowski).

                                    

1947

Jim creates the Pork Chop Sandwich "with the bone on a bun." Jim introduces a hamburger to the menu.

1976

Jim passes away. Jim's family takes over the operation of the stand.

1983

French fries are added to the menu – FREE with any sandwich.

2001

The chicken sandwich is added to the menu. Jim's Original moves to the Northwest corner of Union Avenue and James Rochford Street.

2004

The fish sandwich is added to the menu.

2005

Jim's Original moves to the Southwest corner of Union Avenue and James Rochford Street.

2009

Jim's Original celebrates 70 years of serving Chicagoland.

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