Schimpff's Confectionery
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Schimpff's Confectioneryis a historic candy maker, confectionery store, and museum located inJeffersonville, Indiana,within theOld Jeffersonville Historic District.
History
[edit]The Schimpff family had been making candy in theLouisville, Kentuckyarea since the 1850s.[1]
The current premises were opened on April 11, 1891, by Gustav Schimpff Sr. and Jr.[2][3]and the family lived above the store.[4]
In 1937 the first and second levels of the business were flooded.[2]
The company is currently owned by fourth generation family members Jill and Warren Schimpff, who took over the business in 1990.[1][3][5]
Since 2000 the store has had two expansions to make room for a candy museum and a demonstration area for visitors to watch the candy being made.[4]
Recognition
[edit]It was featured on theHistory Channel'sModern Marvelsin 2006[6]and by theHistoric Landmarks Foundation of Indianain 2004.[7]It is also noted as one ofIndiana's seven "Hidden Treasures".[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abZeigler, Connie (2011-08-17)."Schimpff's Confectionery Delights Generations of Candy Lovers".My Indiana Home.Retrieved2023-01-11.
- ^abSchipper, Joel."Schimpff's Confectionery celebrates 130 years in business".WDRB.Retrieved2023-01-11.
- ^abEsarey, Jenna (April 11, 2016)."Schimpff's shows a sign of a different time".Louisville Courier-Journal.
- ^ab"Schimpff's Confectionery blends tradition and innovation".Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery.2018-12-11.Retrieved2023-01-11.
- ^St. Angelo, Lilly (February 12, 2021)."Schimpff's Confectionary Celebrates Valentine's Day And 130 Years".WFIU.
- ^"Candy".Modern Marvels.Season 12. Episode 7. February 14, 2006.History Channel.
- ^"Schimpff's Confectionery Embraces History".Indiana Landmarks.December 18, 2017.
- ^"City of Jeffersonville - History".City of Jeffersonville, IN. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-07-20.Retrieved2009-05-25.
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