Lafayette House/Tavern (formerly Noah Pierce/Pearce Tavern)

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Lafayette House/Tavern (formerly Noah Pierce/Pearce Tavern)

This is printed on spotted newsprint and is sepia tone. According to Lois Ashe Brown, the Noah Pierce (a.k.a. Pearce) Tavern was taken down prior to 1900. (see post it on back of photo). On June 13, 1825, Lafayette and his entourage stayed at the Noah Pierce Tavern at which time its name was changed from Noah Pierce Tavern to the Lafayette House.' (identify for calendar of old Worthington inns). An attached piece of paper reads 'Tavern of Noah Pearce (sic)- Worthington, Mass. Later -- Lafayette House. One of oldest houses in town. Lafayette spent June 13, 1825 at this tavern en route from Albany to Boston by stage coach.'

Photograph

15.2 x 10.2 cm (6 x 4 in)

2007-07-07

Box 05

Library

Lois Ashe Brown