Early methods used in transporting candy

During the 1800's and early 1900's most candy products were only sold locally, due to the short shelf life and the lack of cooled/refrigerated shipping containers for long distance transport.

The most common method of local transportation during this period was via horsedrawn wagons/carriages. The candy was easily loaded up and delivered straight to the retailer. Additionally, trolley cars were another means of local transporation.

The use of ships and rail cars were utilized, but only for certain types of candies and confections since this method took longer to transport from one location to another.

The doors below advertise "Thomsen's Candies" which was a part of the Pacific Coast Biscuit company in Portland, OR. These doors are circa 1912-1920 and are believed to be off of a horse drawn wagon.