What happened to the Chamberlain Bakery in Southwest Detroit?

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What happened to the Chamberlain Bakery in Southwest Detroit?

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Published on Sep 25, 2025, 3:06:35 PM
Total time: 00:06:56

Episode Description

Listener Martha Rotter asks, "What happened to Chamberlain Bakery?" In this episode of CuriosiD, reporter Nargis Rahman discovers what happened to the beloved Lithuanian bakery in Southwest Detroit, once well-known for its sour rye and raisin breads.

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