Little Plate, Big Meal

I went to one of the Goodwill Stores in town yesterday. It's fun to go occasionally and see what there is. Yesterday I picked up a small collector's plate. You know the kind. The type that folks get while on vacation as a reminder of their trip. The plate I bought is pictured below and measures approximately 4 inches in diameter. There is a sticker on the back that says "Original ARTMARK Made In Japan." I suppose it is from the early 60's or thereabouts.

It came from Zehnder's in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The history of the establishment is very interesting. Read some about it here: Zehnder's History. They started in 1856 as the Exchange Hotel. In those early days, a weary guest could buy supper, breakfast, and lodgings for himself and his horse for 75 cents. Nowadays, the All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner costs $18.95. And for those with a little extra room, you can add a side of Chicken Livers for $1.95. There is no mention of a drink. I suppose that is extra. I reckon the hotel lodging is extra also.

Zehnder's may have begun it's life as a hotel but it appears to be a destination unto itself now. Of course there is the restaurant. There is also The Fortress Golf Course, Zehnder's Splash Village, Retail Shops, and Online Shopping. If you're headed to Frankenmuth, Michigan anytime soon Zehnder's also has some coupons for use at their restaurant. If you go in the future or have visited Zehnder's in the past let me know about it. It sounds like the kind of place I would like.

© 2008 Barry T Horst




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