Helen Grace Chocolates

The store, a mere 15 feet huge, was situated at 255 W. sixth St. In San Pedro, CA. Then a thriving shipyard community bustling with wartime activity. Every day we would sell all the candies we could make. By the end of the day the shelves would be empty. Recalled Helen, the firm's matriarch and namesake. Helen's husband Bill, who went by W. T. To friends and family, was a master candymaker who perfected his skills in the 20's and 30's having worked for a few chocolate firms. W. T. Found out speedily just how nice his candymaking was. His thoughts were set on expansion.