Schimpff's Confectionery
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Schimpff's Confectionery is a historic candy maker, confectionery store, and museum located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, within the Old Jeffersonville Historic District.
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History
The Schimpff family had been making candy in the Louisville, Kentucky area 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
It was featured on the History Channel's Modern Marvels in 2006[6] and by the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana in 2004.[7] It is also noted as one of Indiana's seven "Hidden Treasures".[8]
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