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Fralinger's
Saltwater Taffy
Atlantic City, NJ		 Shriver's Fudge & Saltwater Taffy
Ocean City, NJ
Fralinger's Saltwater Taffy opened on the Boardwalk in the 1880s. It has not been resolved which company invented saltwater taffy: Fralinger's or James (see below). Today, both businesses are really part of the same company although they continue to have separately branded stores. There are four Fralinger's locations: Cape May, Ocean City, and two in Atlantic City. [map]

Shriver's Fudge & Saltwater Taffy is the oldest surviving business on the Boardwalk. It was founded in 1898 as a restaurant, ice cream and candy store. The building now houses the store and factory. Customers can watch the candy being made. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

James Saltwater Taffy
Atlantic City, NJ		 James Saltwater Taffy
Wildwood, NJ
James Saltwater Taffy was founded in the 1880s. Like Fralinger's and Shriver's, their stores sell all types of candies, nuts and gift items. There are four James locations: Wildwood, Stone Harbor, and two in Atlantic City. This barrel sign at the Wildwood location was removed in 2011 when the company discontinued its candy barrel packaging. The barrel is now at Fleming's Junkyard in Egg Harbor, NJ and the store is gone. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [Atlantic City map]

Parkside Candy Company
Buffalo, NY
the original location
Buffalo, NY
Parkside Candy Company opened its first location in 1918 (bottom photo). From the beginning, candies and chocolates were made on-site. This building housed a daycare center in recent years. I believe the building is vacant right now. Parkside's second location was built in 1927, giving the company a much larger candy-making plant and an ornate ice cream parlor. In addition to candy, this store serves ice cream, soup and sandwiches. These photos are from 2010. In 2016, it was announced that the building, both inside and out, would be restored. The signs on the exterior were replicated and installed in 2017. They are believed to be from the 1940s. [map]; [original location map]

More New York:
Oliver's Candies (Batavia)
Stever's Candies (Rochester)
Schmidt's Candies (Woodhaven)

Esther Price Candies
Dayton, OH
Esther Price Candies
Cincinnati, OH
Esther Price Candies was founded in Dayton in 1926. It was a home-based business until 1952 when this first store was built in Dayton. The company now has about 87 locations in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Illinois. This Dayton store also doubles as the company's production plant. This photo is from 2009. By 2015, the neon was removed from the sign and the panels were repainted. The bulbs are still lit at night. [map]

This Cincinnati location opened in 1965. These photos are from 2012. By 2014, the neon signs had been replaced with new signs without neon. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Oregon:
Candyland (Lincoln City)

Carmelcorn Shop
Easton, PA
The Carmelcorn Shop opened in 1931. The tiny shop has a wonderful old interior. It is located right on the main square downtown. [map]

Shane's Candies
Philadelphia, PA
2009: 2012:
Shane's Candies opened here in 1911. The interior and display windows are original. The candy is made on the second floor. In 2011, new owners repainted the exterior and interior, from green to blue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Gene and Boots Candy
Perryopolis, PA

Gene and Boots Candy
Greensburg, PA
2001: 2012:
Gene and Boots started out as a popcorn and peanut stand in 1930. It was run by Gene Madigan and his friend "Boots". They soon added soft drinks and ice cream. When Boots went into the service, Gene's parents got involved and his father began making chocolate. Gene & Boots is still a family-run business and in addition to selling its own products, offers candies from all over the world. The Perryopolis shop opened in 1960. By 2016, this billboard sign had been replaced with a modern sign. By 2023, this neon pole sign had been replaced with and plastic sign with a graphic display. The Greensburg location has updated its sign but kept the plastic balls. In addition to these two locations, there are a few others in the Pittsburgh area. For more, see this website. [Perryopolis map]; [Greensburg map]

More Pennsylvania:
Wilbur Chocolate & Candy Museum (Lititz)
Callie's Candy Kitchen (Mountainhome)

Lammes Candies
Austin, TX
Lammes Candies was established in 1885 and now has nine locations. This location opened in 1957. It functions as a retail store and the company's manufacturing plant. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4. [map]

Beerntsen's Confectionary
Manitowoc, WI
Beerntsen's Confectionary has been here since 1932. The company is mostly known for their chocolates but they have an old soda fountain here as well. The interior features the original dark wood booths and counters. There are other locations in Cedarburg, WI and Green Bay, WI. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

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