Witmer's Tavern, is an historic structure that is located in

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, 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

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. This building was listed on the

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in 1978.

History and architectural features

This historic structure is a large -story, rectangular, blue

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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. ''Note:'' This includes It was later operated as a bed-and-breakfast. It was listed on the

in 1978. 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.Lancaster County Property Assessment Office http://lancasterpa.devnetwedge.com/parcel/view/3108244200000/2018 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.

Gallery

File:Witmers Tavern LanCo PA.JPG, Eastern side of the tavern

References

External links

Historical Marker Database
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Bed and breakfasts in Pennsylvania Hotel buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Commercial buildings completed in 1773 Hotel buildings completed in 1773 Buildings and structures in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1773 establishments in Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania