Meyer London Matzos Bakery
מאיר ב"ר יעקב אריה
"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: 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 1930’s 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 30’s.
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:)