When I'm out and about in the county, I usually try to find roads I've never driven down before. In coming back from the two accidents this morning, I came across three photo opportunities.
Above, the Magadore Hillton and Pembroke Hotel, at the intersection of North Pembroke and Beckwith roads. The spelling on the sign is "Hillton." That's not a typo. The proprietor, according to the sign, is Linda Smith. It's hard to tell if this is an active business. There is a sign next to the building that advertises fish fry and beef on weck, but it also looked like it might be vacant, except for a possible residence on the side.
UPDATE: We just got this e-mail:
"Hi, my name is Linda Smith I have owned the bar for 30 years. It was built in 1850 and has been a working bar for a very long time. I have a little restaurant that serves fish frys every friday. We are open 6 days a week."
Below is what looks like an old hunter's cabin along Stegman Road, across from the Tonawanda Creek.
The last picture is of a yellow barn -- don't see too many of those. It was on Powers Road.
I know where all 3 of those
I know where all 3 of those places are! I live near them! The Mog, as it is known, has AWESOME wings! It is usually open in the afternoon/evening. I always call ahead to see if and when it is open. It is no longer a hotel, but the small restaurant inside is really neat. Again, AWESOME wings! I suggest people check it out... especially for the $0.10 wings on Wednesdays!
Also the Mog has most
Also the Mog has most excellent burgers!!!
I had my first nice cold
I had my first nice cold utica club beer from there on our way back from hayin ! Used to love the late night snowmobile stops in there too !
The barn/Farm is owned by the
The barn/Farm is owned by the Winkstern Family. The good news is they seem to be ever expanding when other farms are having problems and are downsizing. They made awesome neighbors too. I could see that barn from my house when I lived on Pratt Road. The cabin just started to collapse badly about two to three years ago. The Mogadore is a legend of its own...... It tends to be very busy during the snowmobile season. Oldtimers will tell you lots of stories about that place. While you were in the area you forgot to take a picture of the Bushville bridge Howard. I have no idea how big Bushville ever was. All I know is the reference is to that one bridge on Route 5 next to Wortendyke Road.
In your travels Howard you need to find Pumpkin Hill, Mosquito Point, Suicide corners, Stony Church and Brick House Corners. It is alot of fun learning about this area when you are a transplant.
The Mog is great! I like the
The Mog is great! I like the wings and the fried bologna sandwich... mmmmm... It's a true American Beer Joint. No hard liquor, just Beer and Wine. Closed Mondays. Great people Jim and Linda, lots of fun. Definitely a great North Pembroke "secret" place.
Howard's travels.... "A fresh view from a transplant person." ...or "The things we locals take for granted."
It's interesting to feel the excitement from a newbie's perspective.
Scott, I've kind of come to
Scott, I've kind of come to figure that being a transplant is a typical two-edged thing ... the downside is, things come up that I should know and don't and that can be a little frustrating and/or embarrassing; the other side, is I don't, as you say, take things for granted, and the advantage there is, I think, I can show things that help highlight what's cool about Genesee County. There's no preconceived -- "oh, everybody already knows about that."
And, as is the case here, by posting things, I also learn new things, too.
Gabor, this is for you. I had
Gabor, this is for you. I had a few UC's at the "Mog." myself back in the day.
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We love going to the Mog
We love going to the Mog during snowmobile season, didn't make it this year, my husband said the trails left something to be desired. I am sure they tried their best with the weather what is was. There's always next year and we'll stop in through the summer.
My parents live 2 doors down
My parents live 2 doors down from the cabin on Stegman Rd. The cabin is privately owned.
Schultz and Dooley!!! I had
Schultz and Dooley!!! I had those beer steins once (I think they were reproductions!!) There used to be some darn good beer brewed around here....Utica Club...Standard Ale...(Genesee 12 Hourse!!! MMmmm)
We live just up the road from
We live just up the road from the Mog , on top of the hill next to the stables , I know that it is usually busy on the weekends and always on wednesday's for wings , and just as Lori Ann said , the yellow barn belongs to Winkstern's , we buy our corn for heat from them , my stepfather has known the family for many years and the farm employs many of my friends during the summer.
This is true, I grew up
This is true, I grew up riding bikes with my brother and exploring the cabin and the land surrounding it. When I was a little older I would "run away" to this cabin. Thanks for bringing back fond childhood memories Howard, there are so many things that get forgotten over the years!
I only remember drinking U C
I only remember drinking U C out of small brown barrel bottles. I also used to drink Schmidts till I got the Schlitz. Here is a nice review :
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I only drank it 'cause it was
I only drank it 'cause it was cheap. My favorite cheap beer is PBR. UC had the best commercials though, until Old Milwater came up with "The Swedish Bikini Team"
The good ole "MOG" I haven't
The good ole "MOG" I haven't stopped in a long wile. Nice old place with character. I like UC too. My wife travels all over the state and sometimes brings me back a 12 pack
The closest town you can buy it is Victor.