Bombergers/Michters Distillery

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Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby SeattleMasher » Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:13 pm

Has anyone on here made the trek to this place for a non-sanctioned tour? It's in central Pennsylvania and on the list of National Register of Historic Places as the oldest distillery in the US.

I'd also like to know if there is anything else bourbon/whiskey related to do around the Philadelphia area. The only small distilleries I have been able to find around here do not have tours available right now.

I'm staying with in-laws this week and need to get out of the house, if you know what I mean!

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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby Squire » Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:37 pm

How about you do a drive by and tell us what's there. I would be interested in hearing about what you find.
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby SeattleMasher » Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:23 am

Haha, based on what I've been able to find online, I'm hoping there are still some structures standing.

What about my other queries?
Anyone, Bueller?
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby fricky » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:47 am

Bourbon Joe and I visited a few years ago. There are many dilapidated buildings. I took a few pictures. At that time we were able to walk around; however, recently the owner does not allow people to park there or walk around.
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby fricky » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:51 am

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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby Squire » Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:20 pm

I didn't know the warehouses were single level.
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby SeattleMasher » Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:22 pm

So is it worth the trip? Anything of interest? As best as I can tell from online research, the property is owned by someone(s) in Philly?
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby Bourbon Joe » Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:19 am

The property is still in tact but mostly in ruin. There are no more warehouses and you are not allowed to step one foot on their property. It's a neat fly by but I would not make a concerted effort to get there.
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby SeattleMasher » Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:41 am

Should have checked for any further replies prior to hitting the road this morning. The new owner is the farm directly behind it. The owner just about had a coronary when he saw me. Jumped off his tractor screaming and made me delete all pictures.

Agreed, not much to really see. I'm guessing it won't be long before it's leveled, especially if that guy gets that worked up about anyone coming to see it!
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby MikeK » Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:03 pm

That's a shame.

BTW, as long as you were standing on the road, and had no interest in getting on the owners good side, you can take all the pictures of the buildings you like. Tell him to bugger off.

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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby ethangsmith » Thu May 15, 2014 5:31 pm

I wish I had seen this thread sooner. I could've warned you about the new owners. They will chase down anyone that sets foot on the property now. There isn't much left anyway. Most of it has been torn down or is in the process of coming down.
If you have anything Michter's or Pennco and would like to sell it or share it with me, please let me know.
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby gillmang » Thu May 15, 2014 6:11 pm

Ethan how does this tie into the proposed visit on June 6 as part of the gathering at Joe's? Is it better to stay away?

I look forward to meeting you, as you may know, I have a longstanding interest in Michetr's.

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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby ethangsmith » Thu May 15, 2014 9:06 pm

YES. Stay away. We will all end up in state police handcuffs if we go over. I don't like discussing the current situation there on public forums. Email me for more details.
If you have anything Michter's or Pennco and would like to sell it or share it with me, please let me know.
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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby gillmang » Fri May 16, 2014 6:07 am

Oh no problem, we will meet at Joe's and can just discuss the history at a safe distance, I'm good with that. See you then.

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Re: Bombergers/Michters Distillery

Unread postby Squire » Thu May 22, 2014 2:53 pm

The right of way extending from the edge of the paved road for a specified number of feet is owned by the State and any member of the public may stop there without trespassing.

Buildings that are plainly in public view may be photographed by the public unless prohibited by the State in writing clearly posted on State property.
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