Germantown Cider Barrel


  • Address: N Frederick Rd (Rt 355)
  • Vicinity: Oxbridge Dr, S of Rt 118
  • Type: Mimetic Architecture
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

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The Cider Barrel is a roadside stand in Germantown, Maryland, built for Andrew Baker in the shape of a giant wooden barrel. Constructed during Prohibition, the long-closed stand once served as the public outlet for Baker's cider operation, where a horse-powered press behind his home produced more than 2,000 gallons a week. Apples came from his nearby orchard, and visitors traveled from Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to taste the celebrated cider. For decades the barrel sold cider and other farm goods, and tourist cottages—now gone—were added for overnight guests. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1922/00/00 The Cider Barrel is built during Prohibition, which banned sale of alcohol, for entrepreneur Andrew Baker. The apples are harvested at his orchard and juiced behind his home, near the Germantown Train Station. Apple Cider
1930/00/00 Christopher Norton and his wife Minnie Underwood Norton buy the Cider Barrel. After Christopher's death, Minnie continues to run the business with her nephew Willim Cross and sister Martha.
1935/00/00 The curved wing is built to display items for sale. The owners will add a restaurant serving sandwiches and later fried chicken dinners in the 1940s.

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Particulars for Germantown Cider Barrel:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Architectural Attribute Mimetic Architecture
Building Attribute Programmatic architecture
Historic Use Retail shop
Attribute Roadside Architecture




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