Crescent Ridge Dairy, Sharon

Address: 407 Bay Rd
Vicinity: East St

Type: Snack Stand

Ice Cream Stands, Shops and Soda Fountains

As Noted In: Notable Desserts, Ice Cream and Pastries, Phantom

Sharon Dairy Bar

Crescent Ridge Dairy has been a Sharon, Massachusetts, landmark for generations, known for its dairy products, home delivery service, and popular ice cream stand. During the warmer months, visitors gather at the roadside storefront for ice cream served from multiple walk-up windows. - AsNotedIn

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1880/00/00

An American Foursquare house rises at 355 Bay Road during Sharon's agricultural expansion in the years following the Civil War.

1932/00/00

Founder Malby Parrish purchases a farm property, brings in cows, and establishes a dairy. Driving a 1928 Chevrolet milk truck, he delivers small-batch milk and quality provisions to families throughout the area.

1936/00/00

Crescent Ridge installs a modern pasteurization and bottling plant, establishing the infrastructure for a growing enterprise.

1942/00/00

The purchase of the Finnergan Farm provides room for more cows and acreage for feed crops. As production grows to 325 quarts of milk a day, Crescent Ridge acquires a second milk truck.

1968/07/10

Crescent Ridge opens its first Dairy Bar in Sharon, Massachusetts. The ice cream stand will grow into one of New England's most popular and award-winning destinations.