This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Hershey Chocolate Company History and Plant Details
The Hershey Chocolate Company began in 1895 under Dr S Hershey in Lancaster and moved to Hershey in 1905. By 1908 it was incorporated, with a vast factory of about 18 acres, 3200 horsepower, and 1400 employees including 400 girls. The plant features a main manufacturing corridor, a 680 by 80 foot finishing room with 150 machines, a large granite roller process, and an extensive finishing department. The water supply is ample, fire protection robust, and production includes over 100000 pounds of milk used daily. Hershey leads in milk chocolate output with strong honesty and universal distribution in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Hershey
United States