Name/Title
Sign, House’s Cherri-mixEntry/Object ID
2021.22.01Description
Metal sign printed white with red letters that reads "House's "Cherri-Mix", "It's the best drink I ever had" and "Bradco - St. Joe - Mich."Context
Promotes a locally-produced flavored drink mix.Collection
1870 Fruit growing, farming, agricultureLocation
Building
History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park/Pump House MuseumRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kasten/House's Cherry Cider Co. at Riverside Fruit Farm, House, Edwin Harvey 1875-1958Interpretative Labels
Label
Signs of the Times joint SDHC/SCA exhibit, 2009
17.
sign: House’s Cherry Mix “It’s The Best Drink I Ever Had’
original site: Art Works Studios at Saugatuck’s north entrance
collection: Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society Collection
Invented in 1924, “Cherry Mix” was a product from Mr. Edwin House’s cherry orchards along Washington Street (Holland Street) at 66th Street, and sold at House’s Roadside Fruit Market, Blue Star and Washington Streets (at the wedge)—and delivered by Mr. Erv Kasten Sr.Create Date
May 24, 2021Update Date
October 1, 2026