Hershey Letterpress Print Blocks

Due to our location just outside of Hershey Pennsylvaina and our luck to happen across a few vintage Hershey topic printer’s blocks. We have decided to dedicate an entire page to this classic piece of Americana History. We have provided a brief history and also links to in-depth information on most Hershey attractions.

1910 era Hershey Chocolate Company Half-Tone Printers Block

Beautiful half-tone cut that features the original Hershey Factory built in the early 20th century. An original printer’s block produced not long after construction was completed. This block features the facility with smoke stacks billowing. You can see Hershey’s Cocoa spelled out with shrubs across the street. A few Model A automobiles can be seen, as well as a few buses or other vehicles. The image has been reversed for this picture.

Hershey Bar – The Great American Chocolate Bar Printers Block

This beautiful printer’s block features the classic 5” long Hershey’s Bar label. Hershey’s today features many different products. However the classic 5” bar will never be forgotten in the history of this fine confectionery. The Great American Chocolate Bar! The image has been reversed for this picture.

Hershey's Baking Chocolate Letterpress Printers Block

Classic old advertisement letterpress printer's block used for Hershey's Baking Chocolate. Unsweetened Chocolate was one of Milton Hershey's original chocolate products. The item debuted in 1894 when Mr. Hershey founded Hershey Chocolate Company. Semi-Sweet Chocolate was added nearly 100 years later in 1980. The image has been reduced and reversed for this picture.

Hershey Chocolate Company

Construction began in 1903 on what was to become the world's largest chocolate manufacturing plant. The Hershey Chocolate Company facility was completed in 1905. It was designed to manufacture chocolate using the latest mass production techniques. Hershey’s milk chocolate quickly became the first nationally marketed product of its kind. Milton S. Hershey began making chocolate in the late 19th century, however this manufacturing facility was planned and built in the early 20th century.

Hershey - Pennsylvania

Milton Hershey envisioned a complete new community for his factory. He built a model town for his employees that included comfortable homes, an inexpensive public transportation system, a quality public school system and extensive recreational and cultural opportunities. Hershey avoided building a faceless company town with row houses. He wanted a "real home town" with tree-lined streets, single- and two-family brick houses, and manicured lawns. Today Hershey Pennsylvaina is a destination for many travelers visiting from countries around the world.

Hershey Park

Milton Hershey was concerned with providing adequate recreation and diversions for his employees, so he built Hershey Park that opened on April 24, 1907, and expanded rapidly over the next several years. Amusement rides, a swimming pool, and a ballroom were added. Soon, trolley cars and trains were bringing thousands of out-of-town visitors to the park. The park has grown tremendously since and today it has some of the best amusement rides in the Eastern USA. Millions of people visit the park every year.

Hotel Hershey

Milton Hershey built the stunning Hotel Hershey during the depression era. Against advice from others, he wanted to ensure people in his model town had work to support their families. Construction was completed in 1933. Since then there has been many additions that include the 20+ Acre Hershey Gardens, Golf Course, Swimming Pool, Grand Ballroom, New Wing, Several Restaurants, and the now famous Hershey Spa. There is a spectacular Circular Dining Room that features gourmet meals and incredible views. The staff is exceptional and the entire experience is highly recommended. The Hotel Hershey is recognized as one of the great resorts of North America, where guests can enjoy the spa, golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, lawn bowling, horseback riding, hiking, and much more..

Hershey Gardens

The Hershey Gardens today provide a beautiful and enjoyable stroll through some of the most decorative gardens around. It features more than 800 different varieties of Roses, with a total of more than 14,000 Roses on display annually. There are five theme gardens that include spectacular flowering displays, as well as a variety of specimen trees and shrubs.

Chocolate World

Hershey's Chocolate World is the name of Hershey’s visitor center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1973, open year-round, Hershey's Chocolate World offers marketplace shops and restaurants, specializing in Hershey's chocolate products. Attractions include The Really Big 3-D Show, The Hershey Trolly Works, Factory Works, and a free Chocolate Tour Ride. This attraction was added as a replacement for the Hershey chocolate plant tours previously avialable. The factory was forced to discontinue the tours due to the ever growing number of visitors.

Further Contributions

We have only covered a portion of the many contributions that the Milton Hershey legacy continues to support. Some of which are The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Milton Hershey School Trust, and The Milton Hershey School which nurtures and educates children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

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