Philadelphia Caramel.com presents:
 
Nearly forgotten through the passage of time is the long-lost confectioner, the Philadelphia Caramel Company of Camden, New Jersey. Now, for the first time candy lovers, vintage card collectors and others can turn the clock back a century and rediscover this candy making company circa early 1900's.

Beginning with a brief history of the Philadelphia confectionery trade, Sweet Recollections: The Story of the Philadelphia Caramel Company of Camden, New Jersey takes you on a virtual tour inside this confectioner's factory. From job assignments, to the various candies produced by this company, author Erik Varon uses actual newspaper accounts to describe various aspects of this company, including a list of notable events that took place within this factory.

As you follow Philadelphia Caramel's success and expansion within the candy market, you'll also learn about their home city of Camden during the industrial age. Containing one hundred-eleven pages and ten corresponding photos, you'll view various ephemera items relating to this company. Finally, discover when and how this company was forced to close its doors forever.

Also included is detailed information about this company's.....

 

OWNERS:

See photos of the company's owners. Learn who they were, their work ethic, their hiring practices and more.

 

PREMIUMS:

Read how this early twentieth century confectioner used premiums to aid with candy sales.

 

COMPETITORS:

The confectionery trade was brimming with competition. Read who Philadelphia Caramel's biggest rivals were.

 


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