Candyland in the Twin Cities Popcorn, Toffee, Brittle & Bark
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susan m. barbieri making the twin cities sweeter since 1932 W hen Candyland opened its doors in downtown St. Paul in 1932, it was called Flavo Korn and sold mainly popcorn to office workers and the throngs that lined up outside the many sparkling downtown movie palaces. Streetcars plied the brick-paved streets before giving way to buses, and the corner of Wabasha and Seventh Streets was considered the heart of St. Paul and the city’s own movie row. The movie theaters and streetcars are long gone, but over the years, Candyland has survived momentous social change and urban revitalization efforts to become a destination for generations of visitors lured by the store’s signature popcorn blends and delectable homemade chocolates and fudge. ∏ ∏ •in the twin cities• $19.99 POPCORN, TOFFEE, BRITTLE & BARK candyland in the twin cities BARBIERI
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s u s a n m. b arb i e r i
mak i ng t h e tw i n c i t i e s
sweet er s i nce 1932
When Candyland opened its doors in downtown St. Paul in 1932, it was called Flavo Korn and sold mainly popcorn to offi ce workers and the throngs that lined up outside the many
sparkling downtown movie palaces. Streetcars plied the brick-paved streets before giving way to buses, and the corner of Wabasha and Seventh Streets was considered the heart of St. Paul and the city’s own movie row. The movie theaters and streetcars are long gone, but over the years, Candyland has survived momentous social change and urban revitalization efforts to become a destination for generations of visitors lured by the store’s signature popcorn blends and delectable homemade chocolates and fudge.
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