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Memories of Larsen's Bakery and Red Hook factory
A reader recalls growing up at Larsen's Bakery in Red Hook. They describe the factory's bustle, the office, and the tasting rooms, noting its 1898 origins and 1978 closure, plus a store on Mill Street that later became a bodega. The letter blends personal history with vivid workplace details and city surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larsen’s Baking Company
Carroll Gardens
Henry
9 Street
Red Hook Park
Mill Street
Larsen’s
Henry Street
Larsen’s Bakers of Splendid Goods
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea
WMCA
WABC
Willy Wonka
Chocolate Factory
Marie
IBM
Mr. Larsen
M&m
Sam
Levi’s Bread Company
Levis
Red Hook
Levi’s
Greenpoint
Frank Landino
Frank
Garth
Berg
Nelson Street
Larsen
Mill and
L. Michael Perez