The house at 1684 King Street in Enfield was built c. 1820. It is an excellent example of a brick Federal style house with four chimneys and an entryway featuring sidelights and a fan window. Starting in 1953, the house was home to Crands Candy Castle for almost fifty years. John Crand and his family lived on the second floor of the house and manufactured and sold candy on the first floor. After he retired in 1963, he was followed by his sons, Tom and Robert. Tom retired in 1990 and Robert continued on until the business closed in 2001. The house is now a private residence.

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1684 King Street, Enfield (1820)