An Ivy Ridge staple shut its doors after 50 years in Roxborough Sunday.
sold its last morsels on a sunny afternoon at the Ivy Ridge Shopping Center, announcing to customers a rental problem caused it to close up shop.
Several readers alerted Patch to Eiselen's last day, which was evidence by signs in the bakery's window at 7130 Ridge Ave.
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On Monday, all that remained of Eiselen's was a handwritten banner and photo from the family.
The familiar sign in the bakery's window often reminded people that Eiselen's Pastry Shoppe was founded in 1889. The goodbye note Monday left the door wide open for more baking.
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"We would love to hear from you and we will keep you posted on where we will be for the NEXT 50 years!"
Below is the complete text from the note:
It is with great sadness that we say "goodbye." After 50 years at Ivy Ridge, we lost our lease. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement all of these years. We have treasured the relationships we have made. So many "customers" turned into true friends.
We all feel so blessed to have been able to do what we love best and to make people happy for the past 50 years. We will miss all of you! Please keep in touch.
We would love to hear from you and we will keep you posted on where we will be for the NEXT 50 years! Wishing you many happy celebrations to come—The Eiselen Family.
Check back with Patch for info on the family bakery's future.
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