Recipes in Time - October, 2023
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Title
Recipes in Time - October, 2023
Subject
Historical Recipes
Description
RIJHA Fall Meeting-October, 2023
Creator
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association
Publisher
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association
Date
1856-1900
Contributor
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association
Rumford Center History
Rumford Center began in 1856 as Rumford Chemical Works, producing and shipping baking powder nationwide and worldwide.
At its height of activity around the turn of the century, Rumford Chemical included 300 acres of working farms and communities to sustain the factory workers, and the Village of Rumford was called the "kitchen capital of the world."
The most popular product from the
Rumford Chemical Works was Rumford
Baking Powder, a double-acting baking
powder that was revolutionary in
minimizing the time and labor required
to make breadstuffs. Products like Rumford Baking Powder led to the creation of new types of cakes, cookies, biscuits, and other baked goods.
Rumford Baking Powder is no longer manufactured on-site, but can still be found in grocery stores around the country.
After closing in 1968, the factory buildings at the Rumford Chemical Works fell into disrepair. Fortunately in 2006, PK Rumford LLC purchased the old Chemical Works and breathed new life into the site. The remaining factory buildings were rehabilitated to accommodate 8.3 acres of apartments, office space, retail shops, and restaurants.
Rumford Center has brought new vitality to the historic Rumford neighborhood. More than just another development, Rumford Center has become an economic, historical and cultural engine which has revitalized the village.
On June 12, 2006, Rumford Chemical Works was Designated a National Chemical Historic Landmark for its contribution to the development of baking powder.
Rumford Center History
Rumford Center began in 1856 as Rumford Chemical Works, producing and shipping baking powder nationwide and worldwide.
At its height of activity around the turn of the century, Rumford Chemical included 300 acres of working farms and communities to sustain the factory workers, and the Village of Rumford was called the "kitchen capital of the world."
The most popular product from the
Rumford Chemical Works was Rumford
Baking Powder, a double-acting baking
powder that was revolutionary in
minimizing the time and labor required
to make breadstuffs. Products like Rumford Baking Powder led to the creation of new types of cakes, cookies, biscuits, and other baked goods.
Rumford Baking Powder is no longer manufactured on-site, but can still be found in grocery stores around the country.
After closing in 1968, the factory buildings at the Rumford Chemical Works fell into disrepair. Fortunately in 2006, PK Rumford LLC purchased the old Chemical Works and breathed new life into the site. The remaining factory buildings were rehabilitated to accommodate 8.3 acres of apartments, office space, retail shops, and restaurants.
Rumford Center has brought new vitality to the historic Rumford neighborhood. More than just another development, Rumford Center has become an economic, historical and cultural engine which has revitalized the village.
On June 12, 2006, Rumford Chemical Works was Designated a National Chemical Historic Landmark for its contribution to the development of baking powder.
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, “Recipes in Time - October, 2023,” Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, accessed May 20, 2026, https://rijha.omeka.net/items/show/25.