Thanks to Joe San Fillippo for this and other local graphics. I remember Fischer as being "Fischer's Buttercup Bread." The baking industry in Trenton has a fascinating heritage all to itself. We had Barber's Bread from Jesse Barber, a very popular baker in the early part of the 20th century as was Kolb's Bakery on Pennington Avenue, Rossi's, Tilton's, Mack, Prior (the donut bakery), and I'm sure there are others floating around my aging brain. No, I didn't forget the Italian Peoples' Bakery nor Barbero's; methinks they are from a later generation. THANKS FOR THE VERY INTERESTING GRAPHIC, JOE.
Freihoffer's (sp?) had a bakery and distribution center in Trenton in the '40s. I believe it was on/near Brunswick Ave - anybody have a better memory??
ReplyDeleteFisher's had a distribution center on Prospect street nex to the inspection station. My Dad worked for many years until 1970. I had memories of riding with him on routes to Phillipsburg and Easton. Prior to working here he was involved with Bell Bakery and Barber baking co.
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THANKS, BILL:
ReplyDeleteBELL BREAD! YOUR REMINDED ME OF ONE THAT I FORGOT, BILL. IT ALSO REMIDED ME THAT THERE WAS "TIP TOP" BREAD. I REMEMBER BACK AT KUSER SCHOOL, ONE OF MY CLASSMATE'S WORKED FOR THAT COMPANY, AND HE BROUGHT IN PLASTIC PINS WITH "HOW ARE YOU FEELING?" WHEN YOU PULLED A LITTLE STRING, THE MESSAGE CHANGED TO "TIP TOP!"
Our local grocrey (Genessee and Hudson Sts.) had sliced bread delivered on plain white wrappers. I believe it cost $0.12. Then came Tip Top bread from A&P, but that was more expensive. The power of advertising lead us to Wonder Bread, with the balloobs on the seal labels.
ReplyDeleteThe plain white wrapper bread was the best of the lot of white breads. Funny I can't remembe who the baker was.
We had home delivery to Lakeside Park of Fisher's bread and other delicious items, such as cupcakes (six to a box, 2 chocolate, 2 vanilla, 2 with strawberry pink icing!) The "bread man" would come to the house with a large open tray to show what he had to offer that day. Fun! Lakeside Girl
ReplyDeleteFisher's sold the best bread in grocery stores. They had numerous rye breads. However, my favorite product was the box of cupcakes. They contained 2 chocolate, 2 vanilla, and 2 strawberry iced cupcakes. They were as good as a bakery. This was during the 1950's.
ReplyDeleteFisher's "Buttercup" Bread!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned Prior's Bakery on Clinton and Liberty. They had the best doughnuts! The long cream ones had loads of filling and the jelly ones were sooo good. I lived nearby on Adeline Street, so we went there often. Actually, it reminds me of the Workingman's Store on Broad & Liberty. No connection, but a good memory.
ReplyDeleteIn the late 1950s - early 50s, my Dad drove a delivery truck for Fischer’s Bread. Got up every morning about 5:00 o’clock! Whenever we were driving in NYC, he would say this is “Route 24”’ or “Route 17” or whatever! I also remember that Fischer’s had a great cinnamon loaf that we all loved to toast with breakfast.
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