Square Tavern facts for kids
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Square Tavern
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Square Tavern, November 2015
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Newtown Street Rd. and Goshen Rd., Newtown Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1742 |
| Built by | Elliot, Francis |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003353 |
| Added to NRHP | September 7, 1984 |
The Square Tavern, also known as the John West House, is a really old and important building in Newtown Township, Pennsylvania. It used to be a tavern, which was like a hotel and restaurant where people could stop and rest during their travels.
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History of the Square Tavern
Building Through the Years
The main part of the Square Tavern was built in 1742. It is a brick building with a pointed roof. It has two main floors and an attic space. Imagine a building about 32 feet wide and 28 feet deep!
Later, a small kitchen was added to the building. This happened before the year 1798. Over time, this kitchen was replaced with a bigger section.
Restoring the Past
In 1981, the building was carefully restored. This means it was fixed up to look like it did a long time ago. The goal was to make it look just like it did in 1742. So, the newer additions were removed during this restoration.
Square Tavern Today
Today, the Square Tavern is a museum. It helps people learn about the past. It also serves as a home for the Delaware County Tourist Bureau. This bureau helps visitors find fun things to do in the area.
The Square Tavern is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This list includes buildings and places that are special in American history.
Gallery
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View from the southeast
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View from the south
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View from the southwest
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View from the northwest
