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On This Site in 1861 Julius Sturgis
Lititz, Pennsylvania
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In 1861, Julius Sturgis established the first pretzel bakery in the New World on this site. This tablet was dedicated by The National Pretzel Bakers Institute in May 1951, with Alex V. Tisdale serving as president.
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Photo: Beverly Pfingsten
Photo: Beverly Pfingsten
Photo: Beverly Pfingsten
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Lititz, Pennsylvania · USA
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