Bond Bread facts for kids
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| Introduced | 1915 |
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| Markets | United States |
Bond Bread was a well-known brand of bread from the General Baking Company. The name "Bond" was chosen to show that the company promised its bread was made with pure, high-quality ingredients, just like homemade bread. It was like a guarantee to customers.
History of Bond Bread
The idea for Bond Bread came from William Deininger, who was the president of the General Baking Company. He learned that their older bread, "Superior Bread," used many substitute ingredients.
In 1915, Deininger held a national contest. He asked homemakers to send in their best bread recipes. He received more than 45,000 recipes from all over the country!
The very first loaves of Bond Bread were made in Rochester, New York. Deininger wanted to create a "bond" or promise with customers. This promise was that Bond Bread would always use only the best ingredients.
Bond Bread had a big competitor called Continental Baking. This company sold its main bread product under the name Wonder Bread.
Sadly, the Bond Baking Company faced challenges. In 1979, the company declared bankruptcy and had to close down its operations.
Bond Bread Factories
The Bond Bread Factory in Washington, D.C. is located at 2146 Georgia Avenue NW. The building was designed by architect Corry B. Comstock and built in 1929. Today, this property is owned by Howard University. In 2013, it was recognized as a historic landmark in the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites.
Another early bakery was built in 1925 in Brooklyn, New York. It was located at 479-297 Flatbush Avenue, close to Ebbets Field and Prospect Park (Brooklyn). This building is also thought to have been designed by Comstock.
In 1971, this Brooklyn building was sold to Denk Baking Company. They continued to make bread there until 1996. As of 2021, the building is still standing. It now has shops, a fitness center, and co-working spaces.
