Interiors Of Glaser's Bake Shop Put Up For Sale

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — It's been months since Glaser's Bake Shop closed on the Upper East Side after 116 years in business, and now New Yorkers have the opportunity to own a piece of the longtime German bakery.

Several of the East 87th Street bakery's interiors have been preserved and are currently on sale at the Demolition Depot — a Harlem business that salvages and sells artifacts of old New York City. The Demolition Depot recently advertised the "unique opportunity to own a part of New York City history" on its Instagram account.

The bake shop's signature tile floors were not able to be preserved, but Demolition Depot has listed items such as turn-of-the-century showcases, cabinetry with original details such as marble counter tops, a vintage refrigerated case and contemporary display cases.

The family-owned business closed in July after three generations due to the current generation's desire to retire, according to the announcement.

"After many years of daunting hours and hard work, the third generation of bakers have come to the difficult decision to hang up their bakers hat and move towards retirement. This decision is not an easy one and has been made after long thought and careful consideration," read a statement posted to the business' Facebook page.

The business was opened by John Herbert Glaser on April 2nd, 1902, according to the bake shop's website. The store often appeared on lists of the best bakeries in New York City, and was beloved by its local Upper East Side community.

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