Comments on: The Magical World of Barton’s Bonbonniere

By: Alix

Alix — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:20:24 +0000

In reply to Morrie Kleinbart. That's fantastic! It looks like such a magical place.

By: Morrie Kleinbart

Morrie Kleinbart — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:21:37 +0000

I just came across this. I cannot thank you enough. My late mother worked for Barton’s for many years. She supervised stores in Brooklyn till I was born then went back to work when I was in 6th grade and managed stores all over the city. These photos are just great.

By: Bridget from Refined Vintage

Bridget from Refined Vintage — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:01:11 +0000

Wow! So interesting, I came across your blog when researching the Barton Bonbonniere company. I have a vintage Barton’s Valentines Heart Candy Box . I wish we could still visit this store today it looks so cool!

By: Stephen Langenthal

Stephen Langenthal — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:41:31 +0000

Does anyone remember the very first Barton’s shop in New York City? I remember that it was on Broadway, just north of 80th Street. It was probably 1938 or 1939. I was amazed by it because the front door was thick but it had round glass portholes. It was a very small shop and not too long after it first opened they moved to a much larger shop at 81st and Broadway.
The first shop was right next to Zabar’s. Zabar’s have photographs of the block in the early days, but the photographs show a Lash dress shop in the location where I remember the first Barton’s. Which came first?

By: David Unrot

David Unrot — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:52:27 +0000

This is fascinating. Stephen Klein was my mother’s first cousin, her family hailing from Vienna. As a child living in NYC, we used to receive frequent gifts of Barton’s candy from the company. My mom spoke kindly of her cousin.
David

By: Alix

Alix — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:27:18 +0000

In reply to John Tusa. WOW John!!!! How cool! I'm so thrilled to have you comment. Do you have a photo of the sign? I'd love to see it! Thank you so much for commenting!