Brick Tavern House, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Brick Tavern House is a two and a half story building in Greek Revival style located west of St. Clairsville, Ohio, built from brick with a sandstone foundation, tin roof, and gabled design. It features tall columns at the front, large windows, and porches on both sides with a rear section that extends outward.
Built in the early 1800s during the height of the National Road era, this building hosted travelers between 1825 and 1845 on one of the country's major routes. When railroads became dominant in the late 19th century, the old route lost importance and the structure deteriorated until community efforts and Ohio University East saved it in the 1990s.
It served as a social hub where travelers and local residents gathered to exchange news and stories during their journeys. This role as a meeting place shaped community life along the old route in the early 19th century.
The building sits west of St. Clairsville along the old National Road, surrounded by quiet fields that evoke the landscape travelers once knew. Its proximity to Ohio University East means guided visits and educational programs happen here, especially when school groups visit the adjacent Great Western Schoolhouse.
The structure was built with a mixture of brick, sandstone, and slate, showing the craftsmanship of the period in an unusual way that differs from typical all-brick construction. This combination of materials helped it survive nearly two centuries, making it a special example of early 19th-century building techniques.
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