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Haas Candy Factory
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George Haas & Sons is located in California
George Haas & Sons
Location in California
George Haas & Sons is located in the United States
George Haas & Sons
Location in the United States
Location 54 Mint St., San Francisco, California
Area less than one acre
Built 1906 (1906)
Architect William Curlett
Architectural style Early Commercial
NRHP reference No. 00001622
Added to NRHP January 8, 2001

George Haas & Sons was a confectioner in San Francisco, California. The business expanded to four stores including one in the Phelan Building that was marketed as the most beautiful candy store in the U.S. and features on a historic postcard. Haas also had a tea room on the building's second floor. The Haas Factory Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Tongs from the business are collectible.

George Haas' son R. C. Haas married Corinne Madison, daughter of the head of the California Associated Raisin Company.

Members of the Gruenhagen family were involved in the business.

Haas Candy Factory

The Haas Candy Factory building in San Francisco is listed on the NRHP in San Francisco. It is at 54 Mint Street in the South of Market neighborhood.