F. A. Kennedy Steam Bakery, Industrial bakery building in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The F. A. Kennedy Steam Bakery is a red-brick industrial building with multiple stories located at 129 Franklin Street in Cambridge. Tall windows and metal structural elements from 1875 characterize its exterior appearance.
The bakery began operations in the 19th century using steam-powered machinery for mass production of baked goods. This mechanization marked a turning point in American food manufacturing.
The building marks a shift when local bakeries transformed into large-scale manufacturing operations. Its conversion to apartments today shows how industrial workspaces become homes for the community.
The building is now part of a residential complex and not open for public interior tours. You can view the historic architecture from the street and explore the surrounding University Park area at MIT.
The facility was known for producing filled cookies that later became a classic in American snack culture. These sweet creations gained widespread popularity and remain available in stores today.
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