E.W. Hobbs
From Salem Links and Lore
- Once started as a concession stand inside the Willows Pavilion, E.W. Hobbs became a fixture at the Salem Willows for their homemade ice cream, salt-water taffy and freshly made popcorn, with real butter!
- Everett Hobbs and Wilbur Eaton were the founders of the National Popcorn Company and opened a plant in Lynn on Western Avenue. In 1897, the men acquired the carousel building at the Willows and sold their popular wares in this extremely popular amusement park. In 1906, they introduced a new product, the ice cream cone.
