- Franklin Cider Mill
The Franklin Cider Mill, located near
Franklin, Michigan opened in 1837 as agristmill owned byCol. Peter Van Every . This mill was the first inOakland County where farmers could sell theirwheat for cash money.In 1914, the mill was sold to
James T. Flynn , who installed the first water-powered apple press. After several owners, the mill was again sold toJack Peltz who operated the mill for almost 35 years until his death on July 27, 2004.Today, the Franklin
Cider Mill retains its immense popularity with locals and out-of-towners alike, and is still owned and managed by the Peltz family. Though actually located outside of Franklin's borders inBloomfield Township , the mill is traditionally considered part of Franklin Village. Along with apple cider and hot donuts, the mill also sells a variety of apples, meats, cheeses, pies, candies, breads, and fruits. behind where they sell the apples, they sell caramel apples which are then split up into several pieces with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream on it. The mill operates during the fall fromLabor Day toThanksgiving weekend.References
* Cannon, Bettie Waddell. "All About Franklin: from Pioneers to Preservation."The Franklin Historical Society, Franklin Michigan. (1979).
* [http://franklincidermill.com/index.html The Franklin Cider Mill]
* http://detroit.about.com/od/activitiesattractions/p/oaklandcider.htm
* http://www.buildingphotos.com/bloomfieldhills/FR-cider.shtml
* http://travel.michigan.org/detail.asp?m=2;7&p=G5204
* http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/090404/loc_20040904008.shtml
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