Ohio inventions and firsts · Company innovation · 1953
Spangler Candy begins making Dum Dums in Bryan
Dum Dums were invented in 1924 by another maker. Bryan's Spangler Candy, founded in 1906, bought the rights and equipment from Akron Candy Co. in 1953 and now makes over 12 million a day at 400 N. Portland St.
At a glance
- Year
- 1953
- Company
- Spangler Candy Company
- Place
- Bryan, Williams County ZIP 43506 · Bryan · Williams County
Why it matters
Made Bryan a candy town; the company also makes candy canes.
Sources
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