A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
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The Mayer family has dramatically grown their business from a small cider mill, to being one of the largest family-owned beverage bottling companies in the northeastern United States. Located in West Seneca, they are best known for the Cider Mill and Bakery that opened in 1852.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
The main building of Mayer Brothers Cider Mill & Bakery, which housed the original 1852 cider press that let generations of families have jugs filled with fresh apple cider. It has been converted to the Mayer Brothers Cider Mill and Bakery store that still delights customers today. This building is on the National Registry of Historic Sites.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
An old photo shows crates of apples being delivered from local orchards to the Mayer Brothers cider mill.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
A collection of Mayer Brothers cider bottles throughout the years. During the 1920s, Mayer Brothers expanded the millu2019s offerings to include baked goods, maple syrup and other food items. As Mayer Brothers continued to grow, they produced their own brand of apple cider, and in 1936, introduced a hard cider.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
An old photo from the vintage days displayed at their facility shows the past bottling process. The heart of the process was a "rack and cloth" press; demand for greater amounts of product and regulations has replaced the old press with high-volume commercial presses.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
A group of photos showing the process of making frycake doughnuts at Mayer Bros.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
An old photo on display at the Mayer Bros. facility shows wood kegs filled wtih fresh cider to be bottled.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
An old photo on display at the Mayer Brother facility.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
Donuts are a favorite of customers at Mayer Brothers Cider Mill and Bakery.
A Closer Look: Mayer Brothers Cider Mill
An old photo of the original main building which housed the original 1852 cider press and welcomed generations of families to have their jugs fill with fresh apple cider, the structure has been converted to the Mayer Brothers Cider Mill and Bakery store that still delights customers. This Building is on the National Registry of Historic Sites.
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