Tootsie Roll Industries

To mark renovations at their Cambridge Brands building, Tootsie Roll Industries partnered with us to create a bold, site-specific installation. The goal: celebrate Cambridge’s candy-making legacy through a fun, lasting piece of environmental branding that reflects the brand’s heritage.

tootsie roll company making candy with dark chocolate and dark background

tootsie roll industries black and white photo of little boy being handed a tootsie roll for signage

Candy has shaped Cambridge since 1820, peaking in 1946 with 66 makers on Confectioner’s Row. Today, only Tootsie Roll remains.

historic photo of tootsie roll candy manufacturing

The installation features illustrations by Cambridge artist Dawn Scaltreto, celebrating the neighborhood’s rich cultural and historical roots.

A wrought iron fence across from the renovated Cambridge Brands building is reimagined as an open-air gallery, bringing visual interest to the streetscape.

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