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Eagle Tavern (New Hope, Pennsylvania) is located in Pennsylvania
Eagle Tavern (New Hope, Pennsylvania)
Location in Pennsylvania
Eagle Tavern (New Hope, Pennsylvania) is located in the United States
Eagle Tavern (New Hope, Pennsylvania)
Location in the United States
Location South of New Hope, Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built c. 1800, 1854
Built by Van Horn, Moses
NRHP reference No. 78002353
Added to NRHP April 20, 1978

The Eagle Tavern is a very old building in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. It used to be a place where travelers could stay and eat. It was also a popular spot for people to meet up. This historic building is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

About the Eagle Tavern

The Eagle Tavern has a long and interesting history. It was built a very long time ago, around the year 1800. Back then, it was a smaller stone building. It had a steep roof and two main sections on the front.

Building Changes Over Time

In 1854, a bigger part was added to the Eagle Tavern. This new section was also made of stone. It was larger, with three main sections on each side. You can see special "eyebrow windows" on the front and back of this part of the building. These windows look a bit like an eyebrow over an eye.

What the Tavern Was Used For

For many years in the 1800s, the Eagle Tavern was a busy place. It served as a hotel where people could sleep. It was also a store where you could buy things. The building even held the local post office for a while. Sometimes, it was used as a "polling place." This is where people go to vote in elections. Later on, the building became a home for a single family.

A Special Historic Place

Because of its long history and importance, the Eagle Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the building for the future.

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