Friday, September 13, 2024

U.S. 40 Cross Section of the United States of America (Chapter 26: Tavern)

 
That was then (1953).  



From chapter 26:
Immdiately upon the opening of the National Road, taverns spring up along it.  These provided rfreshmnt and lodging for man and beast  
[snip] 
Most of the taverns were of wood, a fact that may be inferred from the distinguishing name of the one still standing in Lafayette, Ohio.  Built in 1837, well within the period of the Classical Revival, the Red Brick Tavern shows the Gergian traditions still strong in American architecture. 
 
This is now.  
 
Google Maps

Shuttered for four years, the historic Red Brick Tavern in Lafayette officially reopened on Valentine’s Day to a packed house. The new owners said they are already feeling the love. 
“We had no idea the following this building had,” said Kyle Massey, who owns and operates the business with his brother, Travis.



Lafayette is located 22 miles west of Columbus.
 
Photo by Retiring Guy: 1952 Rand McNally Road Atlas (arrow added)



Related post:
Chapter 1:  Beginnings.  (7/19/2024)
Chapter 2:  Coastal Plain.  (7/20/2024)
Chapter 5.  Six-Lane Highway.  (8/4/2024)
Chapter 6.  Bush River.  (8/5/2024)
Chapter 7:  Baltimore rows.  (8/6/2024)
Chapter 8:  Ellicott City.  (8/7/2024)
Chapter 9.  Frederick.  (8/8/2024)
Chapter 11.  Horrible example.  (8/16/2024)
Chapter 12.  Mount Prospect.  (8/17/2024)
Chapter 13:  Ridge and Valley.  (8/18/2024)
Chapter 14:  The Narrows.  (8/19/2024)
Chapter 15:  From Little Savage Mountain.  (8/27/2024)
Chapter 16:  Mason-Dixon Line.  (8/28/2024)
Chapter 17:  Fort Necessity (8/29/2024)
Chapter 18:  Braddock's Grave, (8/30/2024)
Chapter 19:  Toll House.  (9/2/2024)
Chapter 20.  Coal Mine.  (9/5/2024)
Chapter 21:  Wheeling.  (9/6/2024)
Chapter 22:  Cambridge, Ohio.  (9/9/2024)
Chapter 23:  S-bridge.  (9/10/2024)
Chapter 24:  Highway and tree.  (9/11/2024)
Chapter 25:  Mileposts.  (9/12/2024)

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