Streit 's matzos factory in Manhattan is shutting down its nine-decade-old ovens by year 's end to move to 21st century computerized plant in another part of the New York area . Bakery on Rivington Street was opened by Aron Streit during World War I and served struggling Jewish immigrants . The company has been making traditional baked goods since at least 1912, when a bakery employee named Jacob Schlechter started baking his own bread for customers who came into his shop from nearby tenements. About 2.5million pounds of matzos were baked for April 's Passover holiday .
Streit 's matzos factory in Manhattan is shutting down its nine-decade-old ovens by year 's end to move to 21st century computerized plant in another part of the New York area . Bakery on Rivington Street was opened by Aron Streit during World War I and served struggling Jewish immigrants . The 48,000 sq ft factory has annual sales topping $ 20million based on 5million pounds of matzos sold . About 2.5million pounds of matzos were baked for April 's Passover holiday .