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Julius Sturgis: America's first commercial pretzel bakery
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This bakery began its operations in 1861 and is recognized as America's first commercial pretzel bakery.
In the eastern United States, a notable bakery has been in operation for a long time. The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and it has a significant claim to fame. This bakery began its operations in 1861 and is recognized as America's first commercial pretzel bakery.
For readers in San Francisco looking for more information about this historic bakery, further details are available from ABC7 News. The bakery's history and current status are not fully detailed here, but its distinction as the first commercial pretzel bakery in the country is a notable fact that has been reported by local news sources.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the eastern United States, a notable bakery has been in operation for a long time. The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and it has a significant claim to fame…
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