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Beauty Even in the Simple Things: Hershey Creamery Tile Work
The Hershey Creamery began operations in May 1930. The facility served two purposes. It was a “model dairy” processing milk and producing a variety of milk products including butter, cottage cheese, milk, cream and ice cream. The building also operated a soda fountain counter where patrons could purchase drinks and ice cream based treats. This […]
Swinging to the Strains of Harry James
Hershey Park Ballroom was a popular venue for Big Bands during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Virtually every nationally known Big Band played at the Park Ballroom, making it the leading dance floor in Central Pennsylvania. Dancing was sometimes a problem in the ballroom, despite its 190 foot length and 40 foot width. The crowds […]
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