National Register of Historic Places

Witmer's Tavern

Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 1, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
78002416

About this property

Witmer's Tavern, is an historic structure that is located in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, just east of U.S. 30 on Old Philadelphia Pike. This building known as Witmer's Tavern should not be confused with the other Witmer's Tavern more commonly known as the Conestoga Restaurant or Conestoga Inn that is located on Route 462 at Bridgeport just east of Lancaster City. This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This historic structure is a large 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular, blue limestone building. The original section was purportedly built circa 1725, although no conclusive evidence proves this date; it was subsequently expanded in 1773, and was renovated in 1978. It was later operated as a bed-and-breakfast. Until 2005, the property had two barns, but they were torn down after a significant portion of the property was sold to build town houses. The property was sold in 2007 and the remaining stone structure was used as an antique shop. In 2017, ownership of the parcel transferred an investment group based in South Carolina. As of 2018, the property was in severe disrepair and had been for sale for an extended period of time. It finally sold on January 31, 2019.

Location

2014 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
40.03987, -76.24169

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Sources

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When was Witmer's Tavern listed on the National Register?

Witmer's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Witmer's Tavern?

Witmer's Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Witmer's Tavern?

The period of significance for Witmer's Tavern is recorded as the early_republic era.

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