In 1893, Milton Hershey’s encounter with a chocolate-making machine at the Chicago World’s Fair established the foundation for his chocolate empire |
How one fair exhibit changed the future of American candy. Image credit – Wikimedia The Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, held in 1893, became one of the greatest public spectacles ever witnessed in America. People from all parts of the country came to marvel at new inventions, industrial machines, and products promising a brighter future. One…