Cider Mill in York, Maine, 1889

Apple cider has long been synonymous with autumn. At this cider mill in York, Maine, freshly harvested apples were ground into a pomace with a horse-powered crusher (right). Then, workers used a press (left) to extract sweet cider from the pomace. In earlier centuries, most cider was fermented into hard cider to prevent spoilage. Sweet cider is commonly consumed today.