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Germantown's King of Prussia Inn
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Creator
Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title
Germantown's King of Prussia Inn
Date
ca. 1922
Description
View of a brick inn with a sign advertising it as "King of Prussia."
Notes
This once-noted old hostelry, built in 1739, was removed in 1910. It was located upon Germantown Avenue above School Lane. It ceased to provide entertainment for man and beast about 80 years ago. The drawing, showing modern changes, has been made from a recent photograph. This tavern was long adorned by a sign depicting King Frederick upon a horse, a painting attributed to Gilbert Stuart. Mr. Charles F. Jenkins states in his entertaining history of old Germantown that Thomas Jefferson sojourned here during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. The inn and its outbuildings were used by the British after the Battle of Germantown for hospital purposes.
Taylor Catalog Number: 141
Is part of
Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier
Taylor - Case 9-17 [2717.F]
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Frank H. Taylor Illustration Collection
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