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Wilbur Chocolate, Lititz, Pennsylvania

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Wilbur Chocolate, Lititz, Pennsylvania

 

When you explore the area around Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lititz is one of the towns you will want to visit. There is much history to appreciate in Lititz but one of my favorite places to visit is Wilbur Chocolate at 45 North Broad Street, Lititz PA 17543. This is a new address. They have moved across the street to their new building. Click on the link to reach the website. Chef Dolores and I were there last week. They have a large selection for gift ideas.

I am having one of their dark chocolate malted milk balls as I write this blog. The roots of Wilbur Chocolate go back to 1884 in Philadelphia where Henry Oscar Wilbur began his chocolate business. They consolidated in Lititz in 1934. This company is now part of Cargill, Inc. and produces millions of pounds of superior chocolate and confectionery products each year. The Wilbur Bud is the post popular treat. Yes, you can sample some Buds while watching the workers make chocolate candy.

 

Chrysanthemums, Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 0243 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Chrysanthemums, Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens,

Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 0243
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Roy Kelley it's always amazing to see chocolates being made.... reminds me of the I Love Lucy Show.... the one in the candy factory and conveyor belt!!

Nov 26, 2016 09:20 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

The history of chocolate from this little town is fascinating! It sounds like you really enjoyed it. Your story was written with really good taste!!!

Nov 26, 2016 09:21 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Patricia Feager - did you eat Roy's post? 

Nov 26, 2016 10:00 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Roy

I am ALWAYS interested in reading about chocolate, being the big fan I am/ It would definitely be on my list if I were in the area.

I had to laugh at Barbara Todaro 's comment about I love lucy. I remember that particular episode well - classic Lucille Ball!! What a hoot.

Jeff

Nov 26, 2016 09:54 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Roy, I enjoyed reading this post and the history behind Wilbur chocolate. Chocolate is something I rarely consume these days ... but when I do ... I enjoy it. Malt Balls used to be my favorite as a child.

Nov 26, 2016 10:01 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Roy

Everytime we're in Lititz Pennsylvania . . . . we stop by Wilbur Chocolate  for a treat.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 26, 2016 10:57 AM
Barry Kessler
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc. - Simi Valley, CA
Barry Kessler

Roy,

You are making dieting very, very difficult!

Thanks for the share!! I can smell the sugar right now.

Nov 26, 2016 12:15 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy Kelley - i have always enjoyed the smell of a chocolate factory!

Nov 26, 2016 01:07 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Mmmmm, a piece of chocolate would be just perfect right now and to think you have it at your house.  Roy Kelley, I am coming right over. 

Nov 26, 2016 03:53 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Jane Chaulklin-Schott 

Come on over. We have plenty of chocolates to share.

Nov 26, 2016 04:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Nov 26, 2016 04:43 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm glad they still exist in your town.  The Hershey Chocolate company had a plant south of Sacramento for many decades.  Unfortunately, they moved it to Mexico several years ago!  I know longer think of Hershey bars as the "All American" treat!

Nov 26, 2016 04:50 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat 

Hershey still has a major presence in Pennsylvania.

Thanks for stopping by.

Nov 26, 2016 04:53 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I treat myself to chocolate everyday!

Nov 26, 2016 06:23 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Roy, had I known you were going there I would have sent you my home address, chocolates are always welcome, prefer dark chocolate:))Endre

Nov 26, 2016 09:31 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Endre Barath, Jr. 

If you go to the website, you can order online. Dark chocolates are also our favorites.

Nov 27, 2016 04:07 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Roy.  I'll have to put Wilbur Chocolate on my list of places to see (and taste).

Nov 27, 2016 04:20 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Is the Wilbur Bud similar to the Hershey's Kiss? I bet it was a fun trip for you, Roy and Dolores.

Nov 27, 2016 05:46 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

At 7 p.m. on Sunday in the east, it became Monday on ActiveRain. I have been awarded points over the weekend but am still not receiving notifications on comments even though I am receiving other notifications. Other members report that they have not been awarded points over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Nov 27, 2016 04:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

At 7 p.m. on Sunday in the east, it became Monday on ActiveRain. Member bloggers need to know the the daily activities for points need to be completed before 7 p.m. until a correction is made.

Dec 04, 2016 04:21 PM
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