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Collection
Washington House (Churchtown, Pa.) Records
Title
Washington House (Churchtown, Pa.) Records
Object ID
MG0448
Date Range
1898-1918
230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Washington House (Churchtown, Pa.) Records, 1898-1918 Object ID: MG0448 5 volumes 2 cubic ft. Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization); PV7 Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 11 Scope and
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Collection
Washington House (Churchtown, Pa.) Records
Title
Washington House (Churchtown, Pa.) Records
Description
Five guestbooks for the Washington House kept by John E. Boehringer & Son (1898-1900, 1906-1907) and Levi Alderfer (1909-1913, 1915-1918) contain the names of guests and advertisements for local buisnesses.
Admin/Biographical History
The Washington House has also been known as the Churchtown Hotel and is mostly recently referred to as the Washington Inn. The west end of building was built first, although it is unclear whether that was in the early 1700s or after 1784. The east end addition was added about 1812.
The mail stage stopped there regularly after 1820 because of the good accommodations, and the inn also attracted horseback riders. Churchtown was a popular vacation spot in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The inn, at one time, was famous for its chicken and waffle dinners. Despite more than a century of success, the invention of the automobile combined with prohibition eventually caused the business to decline.
The Washington Inn saw antique auctions on its grounds in the 1930s and continued as a restaurant through WWII. The building was renovated in 1968 by owners Mr. and Mrs. Harry Short. In 1993 the inn was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Draude.
Petrofske, Mary T. Recollections of Caernarvon Township: Portrait of a Lancaster County Community, 1930-1993. West Kennebunk, Maine: Phoenix Publishing, 1993.
Date Range
1898-1918
Year Range From
1898
Year Range To
1918
Date of Accumulation
1898-1918
Creator
Boehringer, John E., 1835-1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 11
People
Alderfer, Levi R.
Boehringer, John E.
Other Creators
Alderfer, Levi R., 1869-1925
Subjects
Advertisements
Business records
Guest books
Hotels
Search Terms
Advertisements
Business records
Finding aids
Frank A. Reiker's Star Brewery
Guest books
Hotels
Manuscript groups
Washington House
Extent
5 volumes, 2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0448
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Guestbook, 1901-1902, is at the Caernarvon Historical Society
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Washington House (Churchtown) Records (MG0448), Book #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-448
Classification
MG0448
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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Celebration of the two hundred and thirtieth anniversary of the landing of William Penn in Pennsylvania held at the Washington house, Chester, Pa., Saturday, October 26th, 1912 by the Colonial society of Pennsylvania, in association with the Swedish colonial society

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3182
Corporate Author
Colonial Society of Pennsylvania.
Date of Publication
1912.
Call Number
369.12 C715
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Corporate Author
Colonial Society of Pennsylvania.
Place of Publication
[Chester, Pa.]
Publisher
Colonial society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1912.
Physical Description
1 p.l., [7]-42 p. 3 pl. 25 1/2 cm.
Notes
Includes an historical sketch of the Washington house, Chester, and a biographical sketch of Gen. Anthony Wayne.
Subjects
Penn, William, - 1644-1718.
Wayne, Anthony, - 1745-1796.
Washington House (Chester, Pa.)
Additional Corporate Author
Swedish Colonial Society.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
369.12 C715
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b113465e-55a3-438c-912c-656345183667
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of David Miller's Washington House
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F043_In04_It02
Date Range
No date
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of David Miller's Washington House
Description
Reproduction of David McNeely Stauffer's c. 1880 sketch of "David Miller's Washington House" and Farmers Bank on the south side of King Street, west of Duke Street, Lancaster.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Miller, David
Stauffer, David McNeely
Search Terms
East King Street
Farmers Bank of Lancaster
Hotels
Lancaster
Taverns
Washington Hotel
Washington House
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Picture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F043_In04_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Washington Hotel, D. Miller's Hotel, and Farmer's Bank (P.77.31.06)
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 43, Insert 4, Item 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 15 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5119e366-5279-45bc-a421-572234181746
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of David Miller's Washington House and Farmers Bank
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F071_It09
Date Range
No date
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of David Miller's Washington House and Farmers Bank
Description
Reproduction of David McNeely Stauffer's c.1880 sketch of "David Miller's Washington House Hotel" and Farmers Bank on the south side of King Street, west of Duke Street, Lancaster. "First bank building on present site, 1814-1875."
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Miller, David
Stauffer, David McNeely
Search Terms
East King Street
Farmers Bank of Lancaster
Hotels
Lancaster
Taverns
Washington Hotel
Washington House
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Picture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F071_It09
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Washington Hotel, D. Miller's Hotel, and Farmer's Bank (P.77.31.06)
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 71, Item 9
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 18 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0dabcffe-4980-4809-9564-367458500717
Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Object ID
A-09-02-48
Date Range
c. 1900
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster 250 Collection
Description
Bar room and dining room of Washington House Hotel located at corner of Lime and Locust Streets.
Date Range
c. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bars
Washington House Hotel
Restaurants
Hotels
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Film Size
2.25 x 2.75 inches
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
A-09-02-48
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
PC-198
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Transparency, Slide

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4aa331d6-c8be-41e7-992b-743118240050
Collection
Discover Lancaster Photograph Collection
Object ID
DL-05-03-012
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Object Name
Transparency, Slide
Collection
Discover Lancaster Photograph Collection
Description
The Washington House Restaurant at the Historic Strasburg Inn
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Search Terms
Washington House Restaurant
Restaurants
Inns
Hotels
Historic Strasburg Inn
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Transparency, Slide
Film Size
35 mm
Object ID
DL-05-03-012
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The Washington House Inn

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1386
Author
DeChant, Jean Miller.
Date of Publication
1984.
The Washington House Inn By Jean Miller DeChant The Washington House Inn, currently the home of the Lancaster Storage Company, can speak imaginatively about the Inn's history from its inception for use as a hostelry in approximately 1887-1892, through a recent owner's extensive description of the
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Responsibility
by Jean Miller DeChant.
Author
DeChant, Jean Miller.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1984.
Physical Description
46-50 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 88, no. 2
Subjects
Washington House Inn (Lancaster, Pa.)
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Hotels - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Taverns (Inns) - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 88, number 2 (1984), p. 46-50Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.88
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