The original owner of Lewis Sweet Shop is alive and well -- the oldest resident of Empire, CO at the age of 92.  He was born Dwayne Lewis in Iowa in 1913.  He attended Greenfield High School and played the trumpet and worked in the local hardware store.  In 1936 he married Gerta and in 1944 served in WWII in France.   Colorado became his home in 1946.  Three years later the bought the old school house and used the bricks of the building to build the current structure now known as Lewis Sweet Shop.  The fireplace of the Sweet Shop is built of those school house bricks. 
     Mr. Lewis sold hot dogs and candy in 1951 and a year later added an ice cream machine.  For 8 years he ran the place as a motel with the main portion of the store being the lobby.  In 1960, Mr. Lewis bought a popcorn machine (still used today to make the caramel corn and the popcorn) and opened Lewis Dairy King selling ice cream, homemade candies (the original recipes are still made), popcorn and handmade burgers. 
     The business was sold to Larry Kraft and Sandi Young in 1994 where Mr.  Lewis' recipes and traditions were kept.  Bernie and Peggy Hubner bought Lewis Sweet Shop in 2005 and are continuing the quality candies, ice cream, and food traditions.  Stop by for a smile and delicious fare!