In 1921, the Dixie Cup Pennsylvania plant was opened with 78 employees. In 1923, the Dixie Cup Co. began to produce cups for ice cream portions, opening the Ice Cream Dixie franchise. On the top of the factory was erected a giant Dixie Cup, which has garnered its own place in history. It has been reported that, since the Dixie Cup was lit up at night, pilots heading to the Lehigh Valley International Airport in PA would use it as part of their navigation. The plant hasn’t been used for manufacturing since the 80’s.