Italian People's Bakery
| Italian People's Bakery | |
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A sign for the bakery on Butler Street
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| Established | 1936 |
| Food type | Bakery |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | 63 Butler St. |
| City | Trenton |
| State | New Jersey |
| Postal code/ZIP | 08611 |
| Country | United States |
| Other locations | Various other locations |
| Website | www |
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]
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