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Karsh's Bakery closes in Phoenix

Patrons line up around Karsh's Bakery to get the last of the goodies.
Patrons line up around Karsh's Bakery to get the last of the goodies.
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Karsh's Bakery is closing March 26, 2014, after more than five decades of business in Phoenix.
Karsh's Bakery is closing March 26, 2014, after more than five decades of business in Phoenix.
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Karsh's Bakery owner Wayne Kindig is pictured in the bakery on March 26, 2014.
Karsh's Bakery owner Wayne Kindig is pictured in the bakery on March 26, 2014.
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Customer line up on the last day of business at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix on March 25, 2014.
Customer line up on the last day of business at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix on March 25, 2014.
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Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
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Cases were nearly empty by 8 a.m. on the last day of business for Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
Cases were nearly empty by 8 a.m. on the last day of business for Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
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Chocolate chop model bread was among the last bakery items left for sale at Cakes on display at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
Chocolate chop model bread was among the last bakery items left for sale at Cakes on display at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
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Cakes on display at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
Cakes on display at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
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The last loaf of Square Challa bread at Karsh's Bakery was sliced and sold just before 9 a.m. on March 26, 2014.
The last loaf of Square Challa bread at Karsh's Bakery was sliced and sold just before 9 a.m. on March 26, 2014.
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Numerous local awards fill the walls at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
Numerous local awards fill the walls at Karsh's Bakery in Phoenix.
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Patrons line up inside Karsh's Bakery.
Patrons line up inside Karsh's Bakery.
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Barnaby Wasson (right) orders plenty of goodies from Karsh's Bakery.
Barnaby Wasson (right) orders plenty of goodies from Karsh's Bakery.
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Patrons line up inside Karsh's Bakery.
Patrons line up inside Karsh's Bakery.
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Patrons line up around Karsh's Bakery.
Patrons line up around Karsh's Bakery.
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