History of Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe

You will find Sweet Memories Candy & Gift Shoppe in the second oldest house in Lakewood.  Built around 1914, it was the home of the Oscar Issacson family.  Oscar's second wife, Helen, raised step children, a grandchild, and a niece in this home.  Each of the current candy store rooms was at one time a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room.  Those who came to Helen's house enjoyed sweet treats that Helen made BUT Helen did not allow the children to have candy.  So now Helen's house (she lived there until she was 95) is a candy store!

Frequently, strange things happen in the candy store:  suckers fall on the floor, card spinners turn and stairs creek when no one is in the room.  We believe that Helen is often reminding us that no candy was allowed in her house, but then we assure her that we're enjoying our stay in her home.