Schimpff's Confectionery facts for kids
Schimpff's Confectionery is a famous candy shop, candy maker, and museum. It is located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. You can find it in the historic part of town, called the Old Jeffersonville Historic District. It's a sweet place where you can learn about candy and see how it's made!
A Sweet History
The Schimpff family has a long history of making delicious candy. They started making sweets way back in the 1850s, near Louisville, Kentucky.
The candy store you see today first opened its doors on April 11, 1891. It was started by Gustav Schimpff Sr. and his son, Gustav Jr. For many years, the family even lived right above the store!
In 1937, the store faced a big challenge when its first two floors were flooded. But they kept going!
Today, the business is run by Jill and Warren Schimpff. They are the fourth generation of the family to own the store. They took over in 1990.
Since the year 2000, the store has grown even bigger. They added a special candy museum. They also created a demonstration area. Here, visitors can watch how the candy is made right in front of their eyes!
Famous Recognition
Schimpff's Confectionery is quite well-known!
- In 2006, it was featured on a TV show called Modern Marvels. This show was on the History Channel.
- The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana also recognized the store in 2004.
- It is even called one of Indiana's seven "Hidden Treasures." This means it's a special place worth discovering!
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