At the heart of our brewery and winery lies a rich history dating back to 1828. Originally a flour mill powered by the Miami & Erie Canal, the site has seen generations of craftsmanship, hard work, and community spirit.

• 1828: "A flour mill is established on the site."

• 1890: "Uriah and Eden Engleman purchase the mill and operate the Engleman Flour Company."

• Early 1900s: "Peerless Waters joins the mill, producing Peerless Flour."

• 1938: "The mill closes and is torn down."

• 1929: "Peerless Pantry opens in the former saw mill and grain elevator building."

• 1950s: "Peerless Pantry evolves into the Peerless Mill Inn."

• 2003: "A devastating fire destroys the Peerless Mill Inn, but the spirit of the building endures."

• 2008: "The restaurant closes after facing competitive pressures."

• 2013: "Star City Brewing Company is born, breathing new life into the historic space."

• 2016: "Peerless Mill Winery is established to complement our beers, offering wines, hard ciders, and meads."

Sanborn Map Company, Apr 1886

SOURCE: https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06797_001/

Image altered: 

1. Star City logo added next to our building 

2. Icon camera angle of above lantern slide

3. “Scale of Feet” included from the original map.