"John J. Nissen Baking Company, 1995" - Portland Public Library …
Aug 3, 1995 · Nissen had grown to be the largest Maine wholesale baker, striking the balance between a local touch with large-production, outpacing counterparts in Lewiston (Lepage) and Waterville (Harris). Beyond the large markets and small grocery stores, there were Nissen outlets- notably the one at 43 Washington Avenue.
J.J. Nissen Bakery building - Wikipedia
The J.J. Nissen Bakery building is an historic bakery building in Portland, Maine, USA. Located at 75 Washington Avenue on Munjoy Hill, it was built in 1924 for the John J. Nissen Baking Company.
Portland Maine History 1786 to Present - John J Nissen Bakery, …
John J Nissen Bakery, Woodford Street location, circa 1910. Now Reo Window Shade Co. The John J Nissen Baking Company was started in 1900 at Woodford's Corner at 676 Forest Avenue by Jürgen Jepsen Nissen, a Danish immigrant who changed his name to John because it …
Munjoy Hill - Wikipedia
The J.J. Nissen Bakery building is an historic bakery located at 75 Washington Avenue. It was built in 1924 for the John J. Nissen Baking Company. In August 1995, the building was purchased by philanthropist Elizabeth Noyce. [6] The bakery, which was the largest in New England for much of the twentieth-century, ceased production in 1999.
Nissen Bakery truck, ca. 1915 - Maine Memory Network
A Nissen Bakery delivery truck with the bed resembling a loaf of bread, in the early 1900s. The John J. Nissen Baking Company was started in 1900 by Jurgen Jepsen Nissen, a Danish immigrant who changed his name to John because it was more American.
"The John J. Nissen Baking Company, which was on Portland's …
The John J. Nissen Baking Company, which was on Portland's Munjoy Hill for decades, is moving to Biddeford, marking the end of an era for Nissen's 250 loyal workers.
JJ Nissen Enriched Bread, New England, Giant - Foodtown
JJ Nissen Enriched Bread, New England, Giant Original recipe. Since 1899 when John J. Nissen established his first bakery in Portland, Maine we have been committed to his high quality standards for all our fresh baked goods.
JJ Nissen - Local New England Bakery (1986) - YouTube
Dec 10, 2018 · John and Jay Nissen carry on the tradition of serving New England families fresh bread for 80 years.
Nissen Bakery - salt.historyit.com
Nissen Bakery. Year 1998. Creator Jaime Chismar. Contributor Lisa Ferrugia. Story type Photography. Town Portland. County Cumberland. Description. A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the …
Portland History : Scandinavian Communities
Sep 16, 2011 · Portland’s famous Nissen Bakery (at left) on Washington Avenue, in its 90-year presence on Munjoy Hill, was founded in 1900 by Jürgen Jepsen Nissen- who immigrated from Denmark. A little further reading about the J.J. Nissen Bakery- and its neighboring streets- …