Sweet Summit: Panoramic Views from the Crown of Brach’s Candy Factory

From the top of Brach’s Candy Factory, a sweeping, panoramic tableau of Chicago unfolds, a blend of industrial might and metropolitan charm. Amid the skyline of towering structures and flowing traffic, the factory, a monument to the city’s rich confectionery history, is an emblem of steadfastness. Punctuating the panorama are glimpses of caramel-coated conveyor belts and shimmering sugar-glazed candies, a deliciously tantalizing scene framed by the rising and setting sun.

The history of Brach's Candy Factory traces its roots back to 1904, when Emil J. Brach opened "Brach's Palace of Sweets" in Chicago with his two sons, investing his life savings of $1,000 into the venture. He began with one kettle and a horse-drawn wagon, demonstrating a drive and determination that would eventually help his small candy shop evolve into a global candy empire.