Baker Chocolate - View this location on map In 1765, itinerant Irish chocolatier John Hannon established a chocolate mill-the nation's first-at Lower Mills. His partner, James Baker, took over the business in 1780 and named it Baker Chocolate. Baker remained a major Dorchester industry until 1965 when production moved to Delaware. Many buildings from the Baker complex remain, including this Georgian Revival structure. Baker Chocolate developed one of the earliest U.S. trademarks, 'La Belle Chocolatiere.' She is still featured on Baker packaging today. 1231 Adams Street, Boston, MA Historical

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