Museum Artifact: Ovaltine “Food Beverage” Tin, 1921
Made By: The Wander Company, 37 S. Wabash Ave. (HQ), Factory at 1 Ovaltine Court, Villa Park
Research is underway on this one and a full write-up will be coming soon.
Museum Artifact: Ovaltine “Food Beverage” Tin, 1921
Made By: The Wander Company, 37 S. Wabash Ave. (HQ), Factory at 1 Ovaltine Court, Villa Park
Research is underway on this one and a full write-up will be coming soon.
My husband’s uncle worked for the co. In villa park Illinois. I have several commemorative pieces from him. Also remember them making Poppycock with popcorn and nuts. Similar to cracker jack.
I remember hearing the Ovaltine Co. whistle blown at 8:00 Am, 12 Noon and 4:30 PM , but was there a 12:30 PM whistle also? It seems these were normal start and stop times.
Knowing about Ovaltine was a crucial step in learning about the origins of my grandfather Morris Hertle. I made a short video about that search, posted here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH_DPYNn3qI
A bit of a teaser about the Ovaltine connection is at 0:48.
Details about the Ovaltine connection are at 13:15.
I’d welcome your comments on that YouTube page!
Kevin Killion
My grandfather worked there and also directed an employee orchestra. He brought home a wonderful”toddy” sold in cans.
We lived a few blocks from the large plant from 1977 to 1989.
It closed and relocated, Bldg. now houses many rental units and condos.