Shirks Candies, Sansotta's Italian Restaurant, Cardinals (Marion Road Trip part II)

Shirks Candies!  Home made candy since 1932.  Located at 1235 South Prospect Street, Marion Ohio.  Closed on Sunday and Monday, opened 10 am til 5:30 pm Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 am til 4 pm on Sat.  A must when you visit Marion.  You can order on line through their website.  They have a facebook page as well.

Lots of variety, you won't leave dissapointed.

An area showing family members, news articles with some history of the family.  Elwood "Bert" Shirk purchased The Carmel Crisp Shop which was in downtown Marion back in 1932.  He made his Carmel Corn often as the theaters were letting out.  The aroma tempting the movie goers to purchase.  In 1940 he owned a sandwich shop were he also sold his goodies.  In 1965 his son Dick and wife Joan took over the business and grew it.  In 1999 their son Rick took over the business.  

Me with my bag of goodies on the way out of the store.

My purchases:  Cashews, Turtles, Peanut Butter Cups, and dark chocolate and sea salt covered carmel.  All were fantastic.

Another family owned buisness to visit is Sansotta's located at 1292 Delaware Avenue, Marion Ohio.  Hours are 10:45 am til 8 pm Monday through Sat, and 10:45 am til 5pm on Sunday.  It's a small non frills restaurant with good homemade food.  Pasta Bowls, Salads, Sandwiches, and daily specials.  All very resonably priced.

Small amount of tables, but it appeared they do a large carryout business when we were there for lunch.

You order at the counter and seat yourself.  

Hubby and I had 2 Torpedoes a piece.  I had ham and cheese (pictured above) and he had  meatball Torpedoes.  

You can walk or ride around downtown Marion and see beautifully painted Cardinals.  There are 17 to find.  Ohio was the 17th state in the Union, and the Cardinal is the state bird.  Each bird is painted by local artists and represents history.  The plaques on the bottom tell you who the artists were, which businesses sponsored the Cardinal.

Look at the details, so pretty.

This one reprents the histoic Palace Theater.

The historic Palace Theater built in 1928 has served Marion for many years from Vaudeville and Silent Films to todays concerts and other activities.

The Beautiful Palace is also available for weedings and other special events.

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