Is there a grill more iconic than the Weber Charcoal Grill? The first Weber Charcoal Grill was made in the early 1950’s, with George Stephen starting the Weber Grill company in 1952, and was an instant hit. While you may not consider the Weber Grill the best or most useful grill on the market, there is no doubt that it is the most popular grill on the market. The simplicity of design makes it a very usable grill for even the most inexperienced grill master.

This article by Ryan Bradley of Fortune magazine is a great review of where Weber Grills are born, with a photo gallery showing how they are made. Weber Grill