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AADL Talks To: John Metzger

John Metzger, Heidi Metzger, Ryan Dunkelberger
John Metzger, Heidi Metzger, and Ryan Dunkelberger, December 2023

In this episode, AADL Talks To John Metzger, third-generation owner of Metzger's Restaurant at 305 N Zeeb Rd. John walks us through the history of his family's restaurant, from its origin 90 years ago on Washington Street in Ann Arbor, and discusses what's changed - and what's remained the same - over the years as the business passed from his grandfather to his father to John. He also shares his memories of growing up in the restaurant; his efforts, along with his sister Heidi, to reopen at a new location on the west side of town after closing the downtown location; and he talks about the employees and customers that have kept the business a thriving enterprise for nearly a century.

Read historical articles about Metzger's.

Browse our Metzger Family Collection featuring many of the historical photos that line the walls of Metzger's Restaurant.

Fritz Metzger Buys Restaurant

Fritz Metzger Buys Restaurant image
Parent Issue
Day
15
Month
October
Year
1046
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Francie Kraker, 'Speediest' Waitress in Town, November 1967 Photographer: Duane Scheel

Francie Kraker, 'Speediest' Waitress in Town, November 1967 image
Year:
1967
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 8, 1967
Caption:
'Speediest' Waitress In Town: Ann Arbor's Francie Kraker, holder of the women's 600-meter indoor world record, is currently working part-time at a local restaurant while in her junior year at Michigan. An injury and appendectomy restricted Miss Kraker's running competition recently but she's pointing toward four major track and field events in coming months, starting with the national indoor meet in January, and must be considered among leading candidates for a place on the U.S. Olympic team. Customers being served are Linda Randall, a Michigan student from Pittsburgh (facing camera), Mrs. Bernard Sisman of Monroe (right), and her daughter, Denise, also a Michigan student.

The Restaurant That Just Kept Growing

The Restaurant That Just Kept Growing image
Parent Issue
Day
2
Month
January
Year
1983
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