Turnback Tuesday remembers that delightful "Palace of Sweets", Vonetes Confections, specializing in Ice Cream.
It was started
in 1906 by Peter E. Vonetes at 242 Main St., Ansonia, with his brother, Harry, as a clerk.
By 1912, the success of the first shop inspired a second location to be opened at 262 Main St., Derby. The shops were a favorite for so many.
In the 1960s, Harry passed away and Peter retired.
The stores lived on for the next generation until the doors were closed in 1997, with the Derby location having been last owned by beloved Derby icon, Fran Terlizzi . 
These images of a fan, which was common as a form of advertising in the early 1900s, are a recent donation from Robert Ahearn.
Thanks goes to Derby Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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