Saying Goodbye to Lammes Candies ~141 Years of Austin Memories

Good morning, Dorie... this is so sad... don't you hate it when that happens? I grew up going to German confectionery stores on East 86th Street in Yorkville (Germantown) in NY City... all hand-made goodies. They were around until I was 40 or so... and then as the "old" German owners retired and their kids had moved away, all these wonderful shops closed (as did most of the German restaurants).

Good Wednesday morning, Dorie. It is sad when loved local businesses have to close. 

Good morning Dorie. Unfortunately these family owned businesses are closing on a regular basis. There was an announcement recently of a locally owned family furniture business, 141 years old, closing because they were offered three times what the business was worth for their real estate. Progress is not always good. Enjoy your day.

Dorie, It is unfortunate when beloved local businesses close. It’s usually due to financial reasons or because the next generation isn’t interested in carrying them on. Either way, it’s a real loss for the community.

Good morning Dorie,

Places like that are so much more than a business; they become part of people’s lives, and now their memories.

It is always hard to see long-standing businesses close, especially ones that have been woven into a community for generations. I have seen so many businesses close in Wenatchee over the last couple of decades, particularly recently, due to economic changes. 

That looks like one busy candy shop. Such a shame that an institution like this is closing down.

Dorie, it is hard to see our long-time small businesses close shop.   We are seeing many shops and restaurants closing the past few years.

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  It makes me sad to hear of stores that have created long-lasting memories and traditions closing. But we are seeing this more and more these days 

Hi Dorie- I don"t like it when businesses like Lammes Candies decide to close their doors.  It's understandable but still.....I'm big on traditions. I'm also pretty sure I've been gifted a box or two of the Longhorsn.

Dorie it is difficult to see a long time business like that close its door.  We have a hardware store that has been on Main Street forever closing its doors in May.  After they close there will only be one of the iconic stores left on Main Street here in Middletown, CT.  It is a toy store that every kid in town since the early part of the last century has been to.

I would be surprised if someone else didn't take over the establishment and continue to build upon the 141-year history.