George Haas & Sons

George Haas & Sons was a renowned confectionery business established in 1868 in San Francisco, California, famous for producing over 200 varieties of candies. The business gained notoriety for its beautiful store in the Phelan Building, which was considered one of the most exquisite candy shops in the U.S. The brand became infamously linked to a murder case involving poisoned candies in the late 19th century. After the devastating 1906 earthquake, the company rebuilt and expanded to multiple locations, offering not just candies but also soda fountains and restaurants. The Haas Candy Factory building is now a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a point of interest for tourists and researchers alike.