Meyer London Matzos Bakery
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"Matzo King", Lower East Side, New York CityDate of Death:
Sun. November 28, 1915 -
Kislev 22 5676
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Biographical Notes:
Photo Caption: Letterhead of Meyer London, proprietor of Meyer London Matzos Bakery, Credit: IFJCAH
Photo Caption: The full letter, Credit:Â Institute For Judaic Culture and History
Photo Caption: Advertisement promoting Meyer London Matzos Bakery, Credit: MCA
Photo Caption: Crude drawing of the Matzoh Machine at the Cohen’s Matzoh Bakery on Pike Street, Credit: MCA
Credit: MCA
Source: NYT
Source: The Jewish Gazette (c. 1892)
Source: The Jewish Gazette (c. 1892)
Credit: MCA
Credit: MCA
Bio Information:
Meyer London Matzos Bakery founded in 1871 is among the first matzo bakeries on these shores.
Of Note:
The politician Meyer London (1871-1926), one of only two socialist politicians ever elected to Congress was Meyer London’s nephew.
Source: The New York Sun, October 19, 1916
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Meyer London’s brother:
http://kevarim.vohost.us/rabbi-ephraim-kalman-london/
Where was Meyer London himself buried?
They once boasted that Rav Kook ate only their Matzoh during his stay in New York.
As I recall my late uncle Dr.Sebastian Smigel owned the Meyer London Matzo Co. in the early 1930âs If anyone has any information regarding his ownership and the end of the company I would appreciate it.
Tried to gain more information on my uncle Dr.Sebastian Smigel and his ownership of Meyer London Matzo Company so far unsuccessful. I do recall visiting the factory circa 1936 my sister told me she helped pack matzo for pesach during the early 30âs.
Am pretty certain the venture was unsuccessful.
A relative of ours was a jazz singer, likely in the 1930s, maybe 1940s. She was married and divorced from Gene London, a pianist, I believe. Before I was born. I thought his family did some type of mundane manufacturing. Was totally surprised a few years ago when one of my aunts told me it was a matzoh factory:)
I am a descendant of Meyer London. My father was Edmund London. His father was Rabbi Meyer London who was named after Meyer London, the socialist politician. My grandfather was part of London’s Matzoh in Manhattan across from East Broadway