Nicholson House and Inn
The Nicholson House and Inn is an historic, American inn and tavern that is located in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
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| Location | 4838 W. Ridge Rd., Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 42°4′13″N 80°11′5″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1825-1827 |
| Built by | Hoskinson, William & James; Pherrin, John |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000606[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 26, 1985 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
History and architectural features
Designed in the Federal style and built between 1825 and 1835, this historic structure is a brick, "four over four" building that sits on a stone foundation. It measures fifty-two feet wide and has a gable roof. The roof overhang is supported by decorative brackets.[2]
Following the death of her husband, John, Isobella Nicholson designed this twelve-room house herself, and financed its construction with her own savings. It served as a stagecoach stop, an inn near the Erie Extension Canal, a post office from 1842 to 1857, a farm supply and general store, and a stop on the Buffalo and Conneaut trolley line.[2]
The Nicholson House has undergone recent remodeling and is currently the home of Escape Game Erie.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
Gallery
Nicholson House and Inn
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes John R. Claridge (October 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Nicholson House and Inn" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-08-12.
