Museum Artifact: Mrs. Steven’s Candies Tins, 1920s-1960s
Made By: Steven Candy Kitchens, Inc., 481 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL [River West]
Donated By: Chaleen Stevens (no relation)
Research is underway on this one and a full write-up will be coming soon.
My mother worked in the office for Steven Candies during WWII and beyond. The owner Mrs Julia (Stevens) Krafft attended the wedding of my parents in 1950. My mom told me the story of this company and the owner/family. It is nothing short of a fascinating story that has the making if a movie.
I have a Stephens Candy Kitchen Christmas tin that my great grandmother used to store buttons. It is red with Santas face on the lid.
I found an old “Mrs. Steven’s” metal candy box and wondered if your company would like yo have it. It was in my Great Aunt’s things & I think it’s probably from the 1940’s. Please let me know before I toss it out. Thank you!
I have a pink plastic Easter egg from Mrs. Steven’s in its original box. Is it of any value ?
My parents told the story of how they met at Orchestra Hall. My dad worked as an usher at Orchestra Hall while attending music school, and Mom worked at a Stevens Candy shop that was apparently in the lobby or next door.
I wonder if you could clarify: Was there a candy shop in the lobby or next door? And are there any photographs?
Thanks for any information!
I think this is the company that my Dad worked at for years. It later became Martha Washington Candies and then that closed down.