Hershey's First Candy Store
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 57.698 W 075° 09.258
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Milton Snavely Hershey opened his first candy business here on June 1, 1876, at eighteen years of age.
Waymark Code: WM12EC7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2020
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Hershey's First Candy Store-Milton Snavely Hershey opened his first candy business here on June 1, 1876, at eighteen years of age. The confectionery shop produced and sold candies, nuts, and baked goods. Although initially successful, credit issues led to its closure. Undeterred, Hershey founded the Lancaster Caramel Co. in 1886, which became extremely profitable. Established as a subsidiary of that company, the Hershey Chocolate Co. achieved international success.
Marker Name: Hershey's First Candy Store
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 06/01/2009
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 935 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry, Entrepreneurs, Professions & Vocations
Website: Not listed
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