White Horse Tavern (Douglassville, Pennsylvania)

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White Horse Tavern
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Location509 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, Amity Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°15′13″N75°43′31″W / 40.25361°N 75.72528°W / 40.25361; -75.72528
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1765
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No. 75001618 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 21, 1975

The White Horse Tavern is an historic, American inn and tavern that is located in Douglassville, Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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Part of the Morlatton Village historic site, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. [1]

History and architectural features

This historic building is situated on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Originally built in 1765, it is a 2+12-story, five-bay, sandstone building with a gable roof. A 2+12-story, three-bay, addition was erected in 1780. [2]

The building operated as an inn and tavern until 1870, when it was converted to a three-family residence. The house was obtained in 1971, and subsequently restored by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, [1] and is part of the Morlatton Village historic site.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes Mr. John A. Beard and D.M. Berman (March 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: White Horse Tavern" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-29.