History Loves Summer

From 1894 to roughly 1915, time spent on leisurely activities picked up for American workers versus what their predecessors had. One of the main reasons for this was that industrial employees (much like ours here at Lamy’s) began to reduce their working hours and implemented a working half-day holiday on Saturdays. This allowed for their weekends to focus more on leisure and spending time outdoors having fun.

This started a movement in the working class of America and soon other types of employment began to follow suit. It wasn’t long after that vacations became a normal offer for workers, though most were unpaid. This progressive movement changed the work industry forever, as it began to shift to more of a focus on health, well-being, and the actual employees rather than the work they had been hired to do.

Summer Loves Leisure

In more urban areas of our state during the earlier years at Lamy’s, workers spent a lot of time going to shows like the Wild Wild West. In areas more like our country county, time was spent outside attending parades, county fairs, and the like. After the Civil War, outdoor sports increased and a lot of time was spent running track and field, roller skating, playing basketball, and spending time on the water.

It’s safe to say that life hasn’t changed all that much in the 21st century. We spend our summers around here outside, and typically on the water so that we have a reprieve from the blistering summers. When the weather is optimal, however, the patios are hopping and the beer taps are always on.

Lamy’s is no different. With one of the largest outdoor patios in Pettis County, we’ve created a fun place to throw a few bags at a cornhole board, eat dishes found in mostly larger cities, and wash it all down with cold beers and the best mixed-drinks money can buy.

It’s officially patio season at Lamy’s! We’ve cleaned it up, polished the cornhole boards, and ordered extra kegs and bottles. All that’s missing is YOU! Grab a friend or six and head on down. After all, History Loves Company.