Italian People's Bakery

Italian People's Bakery

A sign for the bakery on Butler Street
Restaurant information
Established 1936
Food type Bakery
Dress code Casual
Street address 63 Butler St.
City Trenton
State New Jersey
Postal/ZIP code 08611
Country United States
Other locations Various other locations
Website www.italianpeoplesbakery.com

Italian People's Bakery is a bakery located in the Chambersburg neighborhood of Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1936 on Hamilton Ave. The bakery expanded to wholesale distribution of products and now serves parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.[1]

History

The bakery of established in 1936 when Pasquale Gervasio opened a bakery on Hamilton Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey. The bakery was known for its bread spread and expanded over the years into wholesale distribution for local delis and supermarkets.

In 1956, the bakery was incorporated and moved into automated production. By 1990 the company had acquired Frey's Baking Company and New Colonial Bakery as production included sourdough rye.[1]

Current status

Today the bakery's primary location is on 63 Butler St. in Trenton and supplies multiple eateries and markets including Hoagie Haven.[2] They serve for Thanksgiving and can be overloaded.[3] The bakery is considered a cultural establishment for Italians in Trenton.[4]

On August 29, 2013, 20-year-old Dante Alexander and an unidentified individual, shot 26-year-old Brandon Nance to death in broad daylight in front of Italian People's Bakery.[5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 "History". Italian People's Bakery. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  2. ↑ "QUICK BITE/PRINCETON; An Old-School Sandwich Shop". New York Times. 2000-10-29.
  3. ↑ "THANKSGIVING TRAVEL WITH A SIDE OF WINTRY WEATHER". ABC News. 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  4. ↑ Lari Robling (2013-08-01). "In Chambersburg, once Trenton's Little Italy, immigrant history repeats". Newsworks. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  5. ↑ James McEvoy (2014-06-30). "Bail set for Trenton man accused in 2013 shooting in front of city bakery". NJ.com. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  6. ↑ Joe Nocera (2013-09-03). "The Gun Report: Labor Day Weekend Edition". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-12-04.

Coordinates: 40°12′46″N 74°45′05″W / 40.21269°N 74.75134°W / 40.21269; -74.75134

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