Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Cider House

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

1. The Cider House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The original of this building was erected in October of 1829. It was used for the storage of fermented apple cider, some of which the Johnstons sold.

Hard cider could be kept from one harvest season to the next if stored under fairly constant temperature. In warm weather, air entering the building through the openings under the eaves forced hot air out the cupola on top of the roof. Cooler air entered at ground level through openings at the base of the walls. In winter, the doors in the walls and cupola were closed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1829.

Location. 40° 10.75′ N, 84° 15.461′ W. Marker is in Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. Marker can be reached from North Hardin Road (County Road 110) 0.1 miles north of Hardin Alt Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9845 N Hardin Rd, Piqua OH 45356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fruit Kiln (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Site of Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Prehistoric Indian Mound (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Agency House (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Pickawillany (approx. ¼ mile away); Pickawillany (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.

The Cider House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

2. The Cider House

Inside the Cider House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

3. Inside the Cider House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.