I took this somewhat sad looking photo on Friday morning, January 2nd, 2009. The Maurice Lenell cookie factory and store located at 4474 North Harlem Avenue in northwest suburban Norridge Illinois, was a favorite amongst local Chicago area residents.
The last day of operation for this facility was Tuesday morning, December 30th, 2008. It was rumored to be only opened for a half a day on this date, and soon closed it's doors for good. The building to the immdiate north of the Maurice Lenell site, was the former site of the Axel Roller Rink. My family would spend many a Sunday afternoon skating session at the adjacent Axel Roller Rink, and always made it a point to purchase some delicious cookies from the Maurice Lenell cookie jar store on our many visits.
An era has ended in northwest suburban Norridge Illinois, and it will be greatly missed by all who knew it.
Maurice Lenell cookies has a factory facility in Michigan City Indiana.
1 comment:
A very sad comment to a well known cookie Giant! I travel from Tennessee and loved taking grandkids and friends for a true taste test. I also brought back 'buckets' of cookies to the south! So sorry.
Georgine
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