Eddy’s Bread

Eddy’s bread was started by James and Frank  O’Connell in 1908 in Missoula.  By the time Eddy’s Bread closed over a half of a century later there were 20 bakeries throughout Montana and the Northwest.

I sighted this brick ad in Helena where they opened a store in the basement of the Eddy Hotel. So far I have seen them on buildings in Walkerville, Great Falls and Helena. They have become one of my much sought after signs because of the variety of design, size and colors.

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  1. Written by Jackie Peterson
    on January 12, 2013 at 4:50 am
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    I was remembering that when I was in college at the University of Montana in Missoula (1979-’83) I would walk by the Eddy’s Bakery on the way to the campus from my apartment. The smell of the bread baking was an absolutely delicious part of that journey.

  2. Written by Anonymous
    on February 25, 2012 at 1:41 pm
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    I have seen some the Eddy’s Breads signs in Cracker Barrel Restaurants that reminded me when I lived In Great Falls. I would get scraps of bread from the bakery to feed the ducks in the city park. The bakery had a wonderful smell coming from it that you could mell blocks away.

  3. Written by Teresa
    on December 3, 2011 at 9:41 am
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    Is it possible to purchase a copy of this photo?

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