AADL Talks To: John Metzger
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.
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Ann Arbor Host Lions Club to fete 3 longtime members
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Rigot heads Lions
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Fraternity Honors Physician
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Karl Kruske at Weber's organ, July 1952
Year:
1952
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Busy Pair Charged With Hotel Looting
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Weber's Inn Exterior, June 2006 Photographer: Alan Warren
Year:
2006
Ann Arbor News, June 29, 2006
Caption:
Well water used by Weber's Inn for cooling and irrigation was found to contain levels of dioxane several times higher than the state cleanup standard.
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First Sister Lake, June 2006 Photographer: Alan Warren
Year:
2006
Ann Arbor News, June 29, 2006
Caption:
After being used by Weber's Inn, well water is piped into a storm drain that empties into First Sister Lake. Drinking water and pool water at Weber's comes from city water supplies, not from the well that contained a chemical solvent, officials say.
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