Rudolph Dolle and Rudolph Dolle Sr. traveled to Ocean City, Maryland to scope out property for their hand-carved carousel. They loved the budding beach town and promptly purchased a piece of land on the corner of Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk. This photo was taken on the pier during the father-son scouting trip.
1910
Rudolph Dolle Sr. purchased a small saltwater taffy stand located on the same property as his carousel, and Dolle’s Candyland was born.
Circa 1920s
By the 1920s, Dolle’s Candyland was a successful candy store offering a variety of homemade confections, including the original saltwater taffy, caramel corn, fudge, and caramels.
1992
Rudolph “Bunky” Dolle, the third generation Dolle owner and operator, standing in front of Dolle’s on the Boardwalk.
2000
Brother and sister duo, Andrew Dolle and Anna Dolle Bushnell, son, and daughter of Bunky Dolle, step-in to begin operating Dolle’s.
2000
A&A Candy Company, named for Andrew and Anna Dolle, was born! A&A Candy wholesales many delicious beach treats, such as saltwater taffy, caramel, fudge, and mints!
2006
Dolle’s Express location at 120th Street in Ocean City was opened.
2010
Dolle’s celebrates 100 years of doing
business in Ocean City and selling the
best candy at the beach!
2013
Dolle’s opened its newest location and Candy Experience at the TownCenter Midtown Boardwalk, located bayside at 67th Street in Ocean City.
2013
Dolle’s launched the current Kandy Kar
as a throwback to the original Kandy Kar
of the 1940s. You can find Dolle’s
delicious goodies at all sorts of great
events!
2018
In April of 2018, Dolle’s opened its doors in West Ocean City in the Park Place Plaza.
Dolle's Candyland
