December 31, 1936
Hershey Inn remodeled, and two stories added. It is renamed Community Inn. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1936.]
December 31, 1936
The Custer Car Ride with battery powered autos is installed. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1936.]
January 31, 1936
Oyster Bar opens in the Hershey Inn. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in January 1936]
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce holds testimonial dinner in honor of Milton Hershey. Function is held at the Penn-Harris Hotel. 400 men attend.
April 30, 1936
Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is remodelled. The exterior is encased with painted white brick and given an early colonial design. Construction began September 1935. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in April 1936.]
May 31, 1936
Hotel Hershey completes construction of a reinforced concrete underground wine cellar. It measures 32×40 feet and is entered from the hotel kitchen. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 1936.]
December 1, 1936
Plans are drawn up and construction for the Hershey Rose Garden begins.The first plants are put in November. It is directed by Harry Erdman, the horticulturist for M.S. Hershey. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred during June-November 1936.]
Milton Hershey completes acquisition of the Danner Collection, a large collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts, from the trustees of the Danner Estate, with a final payment
The first Baby Parade is held in the Hershey Park.
Fourth invitational Golf Tournament in Hershey (Hershey Open), with a $5000 purse. (Held September 3rd – 6th).
October 31, 1936
A new building for the Hershey Abattoir is completed. The facility contains machinery necessary for meat curing, seven large refrigerators (0-40 degrees). Construction began January 1936. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in October 1936.]
November 30, 1936
Hershey Museum acquires the American Indian collection of David Herr Landis. The collection consists of arrowheads, axes, and other artifacts of Manor Township, Lancaster County, PA Indian tribes. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 1936.]
The Hershey Sports Arena opens. Designed by Engineer Anton Tedesko, who also served as chief construction manager. It is connected to the western end of the old Convention Hall. The Arena seats 7,104 spectators for hockey and 10,000 for other sports not requiring a large floor.