Bozell, Peter

The Bozells renovated the stand and opened it for the Memorial Day weekend in 1955.

The Bozells renovated the stand and opened it for the Memorial Day weekend in 1955.

A Cleveland resident, Peter Bozell and his wife purchased the Burns Texas Barbecue Stand in 1955 and renovated the building for a Memorial Day weekend opening.

The business was rebranded as “Home of the Famous Real Texas Barbecue,” offering beef, pork and ribs, as well as foot-long and 7-inch hot dogs, chili and more.

By 1955 Burn's barbecue stand was in poor condition.

By 1955 Burn’s barbecue stand was in poor condition.


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