The Big Banana Split – Latrobe, Pennsylvania
If your town is going to be famous for being “the home of” something, I suppose the banana split is a pretty good something. Even on a cold winters day, this giant, sweet treat will put a smile on your face.
This big ice cream is found on Ligonier St. between Denman and Depot.
Historical marker sign reads:
THE BANANA SPLIT
In 1904 in Latrobe, the first documented Banana Split was created by apprentice pharmacist David Strickler ~ sold here at the former Tassell Pharmacy. Bananas became widely available to Americans in the late 1800s. Strickler capitalized on this by cutting them lengthwise and serving with ice cream. He is also credited with designing a boat-shaped glass dish for his treat. Served worldwide, the banana split has become a prevalent American dessert.
