Washington Slept Here

Here is another piece of our city's wonderful history. It is now a Pub, but up until a few years ago, this was the home of Washington's Tavern. The building was constructed in 1760, with its interior designed in honor of our first president George Washington and his wife Martha. Originally it was called the Swan Hotel. In 1792 during the inspection of the old Union Canal, George Washington stayed in this house. I am assuming his visit played a big part in the name change. Back in the mid 70's it closed, and sadly it sat empty until just a few years ago. Its interior is beautifully maintained, and most of its original furnishings are still intact. If I had a spare three quarter million I would buy it just for historical purposes. But since I do not, I guess I will just visit off and on. You can do the same if you are ever in the area.

[Wendy]

Great shot of such a historic building! Love the textures and such a great black and white! Thanks for the history!

[Kerri]

Great black and white

[Courtney]

Very cool building and angle of it. I love older buildings. It's great when they are left in their glory for historical purposes. Very neat!

[Karen Sylvia]

Fantastic shot. Definitely looks like a place I would want to stop by and have a drink and think about all the building has seen.

[Richard Schuster]

I agree with Kerri - like the B&W Rick. Pretty plain building for such a rich history. Glad the inside has been kept well.

[Joe Ciras]

Nice building.

[Lisabell]

Nice! I just love places like this. I get chills when I’m standing in places where I know someone from our history has been. It’s like somehow we’re connected. I know, I’m weird!

[myla]

Great piece of history, love the b&w.

[Crystal Drake]

Neat looking place! Great angle.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

How cool is this! Thank you for the picture and the story!

[Kd Wallis]

So gorgeous! I love that your town is so full of historic buildings etc!! Would be very interesting!! Beautiful building!

[ACRaszman]

Great building and great in b&w.

[Pam Hawkes]

Lovely historic capture. Great information Rick.

[Lori Rompolski]

love the editing. Nice shot

[Sharon Lowe]

More history! I love these old buildings and you do them justice!

[Breanna Gard-Rodriguez]

I love this, you capture buildings beautifully.

[Deb]

Love this corner shot...glad that someone bought it and saved this building.

[Steve Helvey]

If walls could talk! Neat shot Rick.

[Della]

it's beautiful--amazing how old it is!!

[Laurie Higgins]

Another great shot of a historic building in your part of the world. I really like the black and white for the historic shots, Rick. Adds to the authentic look.

[Meredith Butterfield]

I love the history and the architecture. Can't wait to come back to Philly this summer for a tour and show my family around. Thank you for posting the pic from your town - love it!

[Terry]

Looks like a sturdy place, interesting info.

[Kate Klinck]

oooohhhhh i really really like this one!!

[Constance Brinkley]

Great history. Really nice shot and love the b&w editing. Well captured

[Lakshmi Sharath]

i love history and old buildings..beautiful pic and love the B&W feel to it

[Yoella Offir]

It is a nice looking building and looks a good place for a pub.

[Aarti krishnakumar]

very rustic looking place..enjoyed the write up!!

[John Brown]

Great B/W capture like the history, where I lived as a kid has a pub called the swan hotel,and they say Queen Victoria stayed there.So we both have a famous swan.

[Lois P]

Wow! Great shot. Love the B & W

[cglist]

Very cool bit of history - love the b&w!

[Kirsty .P]

Such history,what a great building,would love to have a beer in that pub!

[Denise]

What an interesting historic building. You've captured it well by using B & W.

[Jon Calumpit]

Thanks for sharing history

[Rudi Teruel]

wow, quite a history that one has..... nice shot, rick.. looks moody....

[Kimberly Mitchell]

I hope someone snatches it up and preserves it. It's a shame to see historical buildings renovated into modern vanilla.

[Pauline Smith]

Beautiful building - makes a nice pub.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Looks like an interesting place. I like the b&w.

[Melissa Pike]

Beautiful old Colonial building! This is perfect in b&w!

[Margaret Tryon]

Excellent shot Rick. I love the history. Great composition and I love the use of b&w.

[I.G. Photography]

Beautiful capture!

[Mrs. Smith]

Great shot! It has so much history. Interesting.

[bruni]

Yes another historical site. wondering how big a town it is you live in to have so many beautiful old historical .buildings. would love to see the all.

[Georgie Girl]

Thanks for sharing this, Rick! Love the b/w; it's so appropriate for this historical landmark. Glad you get to enjoy it, without the mortgage. :)

[andiejaye]

that's so cool! sounds like a great place to settle in with a cold ale.

[Miriam S]

Awesome - nice building & great history.

[Jen Dee]

Really neat history and great shot!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Love the B&W and the history! Another great photo!

[Paula Fontanini]

I love old buildings rich in history....this one looks like it's in remarkably good condition considering how old it is. Wonderful capture, perfect processing.

[Kimberly Doerr]

That is a little bit of history I did not know. Very interesting. I am curious why all old buildings seem to turn into pubs though.

[Sue Beatty]

Wow. The shot is awesome but I must admit the sign jumped out at me. I was born in raised in Cumberland (now called Cumbria) in the UK. My Dad and most of my uncles were coal miners. I was surprised when I moved to the island to find a Cumberland here that was originally a coal mining town - yes, many people moved from Cumberland England to mine here! There must be Cumberlands everywhere.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

I love those old brick buildings--thanks for the background info!

[DEnos]

great angle, I love the texture of the bricks in black & white

[hellcat]

That is so cool!

[Glenys Hardy (Mrs Moose)]

Beautiful building so glad you shared it and the historical significance.