Roma Bakery, San Jose
historic place
Roma Bakery, located at 655 Almaden Avenue in San Jose, Santa Clara County, began in 1907. Rizieri Pera, an Italian immigrant, established it as a bakery and grocery business. In 1911, his cousin, Vittorio Pera, built the two-story structure. This building features a blend of Colonial Revival and Queen Anne architectural styles. The Pera family operated the bakery for generations. On January 21, 1982, Roma Bakery was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This recognized its architectural significance and its role in early 20th-century Italian immigrant entrepreneurship in San Jose. The bakery closed permanently on April 17, 2021. Roma Bakery represents a historical example of immigrant business and architectural heritage in San Jose.