The world’s first hot dog on a stick, made in 1929, is being preserved and displayed in Santa Monica to honor American food innovation.

The world’s first hot dog on a stick, created in 1929 by a Santa Monica vendor, is being preserved and displayed at a local museum as part of a historic food exhibit. The iconic snack, credited with popularizing the handheld street food, is undergoing conservation to prevent deterioration. Officials say the display aims to celebrate American culinary innovation and the role of street vendors in shaping cultural traditions. The exhibit opens to the public this weekend.