West Virginia Department of Tourism, Harpers Ferry

Atlas ObscuraMay 20

The Candy Shop Where You Can Taste History

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Today we’re going to talk about a candy store in Harpers Ferry , West Virginia . And about how candy stores have always played a big role in the town’s history. Back in the 1840s, a German immigrant named Frederick Roeder set up a little sweet shop in Harpers Ferry. He sold cakes, candies, and pies and…

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Frederick RoederPlacefirst candy shop owner
Hog’s AlleyNeighborhoodstreet name
True TreatsRestaurantmuseum where you can eat displays
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Goldenberg’s Peanut ChewsRestaurantcandy bar with military connection
Mr. GoodbarRestaurantcreated by Hershey Company
Hershey CompanyPlacecreated Mr. Goodbar
Frederick Roeder’s old storeRestaurant
Five and Dime storeMarket
Frederick Roeder's sweet shopRestaurant
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The Candy Shop Where You Can Taste History