The story
Founded by Van Noy Brothers in 1897.1
Private company
Van Noy Railway News and Hotel Company
The Van Noy Railway News and Hotel Company, known today as HMSHost, was a business founded by the Van Noy Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri, which developed at the beginning of the twentieth century to provide services to travelers aboard passenger trains. At a time when most passenger trains carried neither dining cars nor lounge cars, private businessmen such as the Van Noys recognized a profit opportunity by operating eating houses at railroad junction points and selling snacks and novelties aboard the trains.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1897Founded1
- Websitewww.hmshost.com
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The Van Noy Railway News and Hotel Company, known today as HMSHost, was a business founded by the Van Noy Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri, which developed at the beginning of the twentieth century to provide services to travelers aboard passenger trains. At a time when most passenger trains carried neither dining cars nor lounge cars, private businessmen such as the Van Noys recognized a profit opportunity by operating eating houses at railroad junction points and selling snacks and novelties aboard the trains.2
Timeline
- 1897Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.hmshost.com1
- WikipediaVan Noy Railway News and Hotel Company
- WikidataQ7913552
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