Sunday, June 17, 2018

No Candies Like Busy Bee Candies

This is a company that we have some information on, but could use some more. If you have pictures or more information you could share, please comment below. 
The original company was created by Gilbert Candy who was born in Bath, England in 1864 and immigrated with his parents somewhere between 1865 and 1872. He moved to St. Louis in 1881 and along with brother Walter, started the Candy Brothers Manufacturing Company in 1885 and was located at 215 Chestnut. 
In 1903, the brothers were joined by William (b.1873) and Busy Bee Candies were formed. We know they sold the business in 1935 and closed for good in 1959. The last address we had for them was 417 North Seventh. 
We also have a picture from the archives at UMSL (University of Missouri-St. Louis). It is a 1950 picture of a group who were alumni from Busy Bee back in 1925. Thought you might find it of interest. 





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