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Germantown, Maryland: The Cider Barrel - Old Road Stand

An old road cider stand built in 1922 during Prohibition to resemble a barrel. No longer in use, it makes an odd neighbor to apartment towers built around it. Preservationists plan to reopen in 2020 and sell cider again.

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Cider Barrel.

Cider Barrel

The Cider Barrel once stood surrounded by trees; however, urban sprawl is now overtaking the area. It is now behind a chain-link fence and looks like it's in the middle of a construction site.

[Glenn and Rebecca Brown, 05/22/2004]

The Cider Barrel - Old Road Stand

The Cider Barrel

Address:
20410 N. Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD
Directions:
On the northwest corner of N. Frederick Rd/Hwy 355 and Oxbridge Drive.
Hours:
May reopen as business in 2020. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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