By Angel Morgan
Kurt Lindsay’s grandpa started Red’s Old Fashioned Candies in 1962 in the small mining town Virginia City, Nev. Red’s is the oldest operating candy store and factory in Nevada known for their candy brittles and candy apples. Grandson, Kurt is keeping the family legacy going.
“I’m a master at the brittles,” said Lindsay. “They are my favorite to make. The copper pots and open flame make all the difference.”
The original Red originally went to San Francisco to set up candy stores for Morrow’s Candy and Nuts but he didn’t like the hustle and bustle of the big city and moved to gold country to open his own store.
In 2008 Lindsay took over the family business from his father.
“My son is going to take over the business some day,” said Lindsay. “He’s only sixteen right now so his primary focus is playing quarterback for the local school. He’s got some time.”
“I think my grandpa would approve of what we’ve done with the business,” Lindsay said. “We’re keeping it going.”
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