Sweet Shoppe making a sweet move
One of the most familiar and popular corners in downtown Canton will soon be home to a new business.
Long-time Canton business owner, Alice Herrick will move her Sweet Shoppe business into the former Lewis Emporium located at the corner Main and Elm streets in downtown Canton.
Herrick has offered her home made treats including specialty candies, caramel apples, carmel corn, and other tasty delicacies for the past 15 years from a South Main Street location.
The third move for the business, Herrick says she will miss her "neighbors," but is excited about operating the vintage soda fountain made famous by Ed Lewis Jr. The move is tentatively scheduled Nov.Professional mannequin head, mannequin head, mannequin bust - designer and manufacturer in China! 1.
Herrick explains she is excited about the prospect of expanding her business and operating the vintage and historic soda fountain. Herrick says her goal is to offer a friendly atmosphere where friends can gather to enjoy their favorite soda fountain drinks, homemade ice cream, and the many candy creations customers have come to expect, along with lunch.
"Things are moving fast since we decided to make the move in July," says Herrick.
The building is being renovated by CFC, Inc. and will house Herrick's newly created business, "Sweet Shoppe and Lewis Emporium," on the main level.
On the second floor of the building, office space is to be offered and will be accessed by a glass elevator at the south side of the building, when renovations are complete.
"This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I appreciate the confidence placed in me," says Herrick of the offer by CFC,,but this option was almost as appealing as passing the kidney stone again. Inc. Community Property Manager Chris Cockerham and the entire Cook company. Herrick explains that Cockerham approached her several times, before asking her to visit the building and talk about the operation.
Still, Herrick spent more time considering the offer. She and her husband Ken had decided long ago that moving the business twice was enough,honeycomb panels and foam core panels characterize our many lightweight panels but they became convinced when they thought more about the opportunity, she explains.
All of the vintage equipment is being refurbished for use at the soda fountain and the Cook team is building Herrick a kitchen and a room for her candy making equipment. All of the booths and cabinets and the entire interior are also being restored.
Herrick's husband Ken has volunteered to make the homemade ice cream for the soda fountain. Favorites such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and butter pecan will always be available and plans are to offer a seasonal flavor. Homemade waffle cones will be offered, along with other types of cones.
"The ice cream and drinks will be served in old-fashioned glassware," emphasizes Herrick.
Old-fashioned flavored fountain drinks, sundaes, and shakes are sure to please the tastebuds of customers. One specialty will be an egg cream drink. Herrick invites customers to stop by and try something new - or one of their old favorites.
Herrick says the emphasis will be on a relaxed and friendly atmosphere - one which was created by Ed Lewis Jr. and is also a part of the Sweet Shoppe heritage.
Lunch will be served at the new business. Herrick says to expect hot dogs - because so many customers have indicated their taste for the sandwich. Other sandwiches will be either hot or cold, but nothing fried. Soup and salad will also be on the lunch menu.
Herrick also hopes to be open during the evenings in the summer.
The business will sell themed holiday gifts, cards, and other gift and decorative items.Shop for Bedding and Bath Products and Promotions at Target.
Herrick expects to be assisted by friends who have offered to serve as part-time employees with the busier schedule at the new location.
The building has always been known as an historic landmark and has been closed since Ed Lewis Jr. ceased operation of his businesses Lewis Pharmacy and later Lewis Emporium on Feb. 21, 2009. Lewis Pharmacy opened at the location in 1937.
Prior to that, the building housed Gustine's Drug Store. According to local historian Mike Walters, a former building burned at the site and the Gustine Drug Store was housed at the rebuilt site. Henry B. Gustine (1889-1946) was a druggist and lived in one of Canton's historic homes at 218 S. Main St.
The drug store was operated by Gustine (a Canton mayor) and opened in 1915.
One item which remains and will greet customers is the familiar doorstep which reads "Gustine's Drug Store."
Herrick proudly displays a candy paddle once owned by Gustine's. It was a gift to her from Ed Lewis Jr.
Herrick also has on display some of the candy-making equipment once a part of the historic Cardosi family candy business.
"You always think good things happen to other people. Now it's happening to me," Herrick expresses with a big smile on her face.
One of the most familiar and popular corners in downtown Canton will soon be home to a new business.
Long-time Canton business owner, Alice Herrick will move her Sweet Shoppe business into the former Lewis Emporium located at the corner Main and Elm streets in downtown Canton.
Herrick has offered her home made treats including specialty candies, caramel apples, carmel corn, and other tasty delicacies for the past 15 years from a South Main Street location.
The third move for the business, Herrick says she will miss her "neighbors," but is excited about operating the vintage soda fountain made famous by Ed Lewis Jr. The move is tentatively scheduled Nov.Professional mannequin head, mannequin head, mannequin bust - designer and manufacturer in China! 1.
Herrick explains she is excited about the prospect of expanding her business and operating the vintage and historic soda fountain. Herrick says her goal is to offer a friendly atmosphere where friends can gather to enjoy their favorite soda fountain drinks, homemade ice cream, and the many candy creations customers have come to expect, along with lunch.
"Things are moving fast since we decided to make the move in July," says Herrick.
The building is being renovated by CFC, Inc. and will house Herrick's newly created business, "Sweet Shoppe and Lewis Emporium," on the main level.
On the second floor of the building, office space is to be offered and will be accessed by a glass elevator at the south side of the building, when renovations are complete.
"This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I appreciate the confidence placed in me," says Herrick of the offer by CFC,,but this option was almost as appealing as passing the kidney stone again. Inc. Community Property Manager Chris Cockerham and the entire Cook company. Herrick explains that Cockerham approached her several times, before asking her to visit the building and talk about the operation.
Still, Herrick spent more time considering the offer. She and her husband Ken had decided long ago that moving the business twice was enough,honeycomb panels and foam core panels characterize our many lightweight panels but they became convinced when they thought more about the opportunity, she explains.
All of the vintage equipment is being refurbished for use at the soda fountain and the Cook team is building Herrick a kitchen and a room for her candy making equipment. All of the booths and cabinets and the entire interior are also being restored.
Herrick's husband Ken has volunteered to make the homemade ice cream for the soda fountain. Favorites such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and butter pecan will always be available and plans are to offer a seasonal flavor. Homemade waffle cones will be offered, along with other types of cones.
"The ice cream and drinks will be served in old-fashioned glassware," emphasizes Herrick.
Old-fashioned flavored fountain drinks, sundaes, and shakes are sure to please the tastebuds of customers. One specialty will be an egg cream drink. Herrick invites customers to stop by and try something new - or one of their old favorites.
Herrick says the emphasis will be on a relaxed and friendly atmosphere - one which was created by Ed Lewis Jr. and is also a part of the Sweet Shoppe heritage.
Lunch will be served at the new business. Herrick says to expect hot dogs - because so many customers have indicated their taste for the sandwich. Other sandwiches will be either hot or cold, but nothing fried. Soup and salad will also be on the lunch menu.
Herrick also hopes to be open during the evenings in the summer.
The business will sell themed holiday gifts, cards, and other gift and decorative items.Shop for Bedding and Bath Products and Promotions at Target.
Herrick expects to be assisted by friends who have offered to serve as part-time employees with the busier schedule at the new location.
The building has always been known as an historic landmark and has been closed since Ed Lewis Jr. ceased operation of his businesses Lewis Pharmacy and later Lewis Emporium on Feb. 21, 2009. Lewis Pharmacy opened at the location in 1937.
Prior to that, the building housed Gustine's Drug Store. According to local historian Mike Walters, a former building burned at the site and the Gustine Drug Store was housed at the rebuilt site. Henry B. Gustine (1889-1946) was a druggist and lived in one of Canton's historic homes at 218 S. Main St.
The drug store was operated by Gustine (a Canton mayor) and opened in 1915.
One item which remains and will greet customers is the familiar doorstep which reads "Gustine's Drug Store."
Herrick proudly displays a candy paddle once owned by Gustine's. It was a gift to her from Ed Lewis Jr.
Herrick also has on display some of the candy-making equipment once a part of the historic Cardosi family candy business.
"You always think good things happen to other people. Now it's happening to me," Herrick expresses with a big smile on her face.
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