THE NEWS MILL
Nikki Bailey Named Assistant Director of Hotel Operations at The Mill
The Mill at Zehnder Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicki Bailey as Assistant Director of Hotel Operations for our forthcoming luxury boutique hotel. In her new role, Bailey will oversee daily operations for The Mill at Zehnder Park, reporting to Shelby Albrecht, Director of Hotel and Waterpark operations. Her leadership will help ensure exceptional guest service, housekeeping, culinary quality, group experiences, and front-of-house operations.
Read More >
The Waterwheel
Just three years after Frankenmuth was founded, the Hubinger brothers opened the first milling operation Frankenmuth Milling Co., in 1848, on the banks of the Cass River. Water pouring over the waterwheel, from the river, created the power necessary for turning the grindstones within the mill. Seeing a waterwheel on the exterior of an older building, always near a river or stream, indicated what was going on inside.
Read More >
The Landmark Lounge
After standing vacant for years, the historic Nickless-Hubinger Mill is being reimagined once more. The lower level - once the heart of milling operations - will soon open as The Landmark Lounge, a moody, upscale venue honoring the building’s legacy through curated cocktails, small plates, and soft jazz ambiance.
Read More >
The Transformation – The Mill at Zehnder Park
It all began in 1848 as a milling operation built on the banks of the Cass River by the Hubinger brothers just three years after the founding of Frankenmuth. It operated as a mill where local farmers could bring their grain until it was deemed obsolete at demolished in 1956. An iconic building in the middle of Frankenmuth that was a constant reminder of our agricultural roots was lost forever.
Read More >
The History of The Mill at Zehnder Park
Built in 1848 by the Hubinger brothers, Frankenmuth’s original flour mill helped shape the town’s agricultural legacy. After decades of change, fire, and demolition, the mill was faithfully rebuilt in 1984. Now, under new ownership, the historic Nickless-Hubinger Mill is preparing for its next chapter - preserving history while welcoming the future.
Read More >