Rider Tavern - Charlton MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Built as a hostelry in 1797. It is of the Federal period and was an important stop on the Worcester to Stafford Turnpike. The building originally had a flat roof, which accommodated a garden. It became the center of a village. The most famous person to have stayed here was the Marquis de Lafayette in 1825. It contains two kitchens, a wine cellar, nine guest rooms, a ballroom and a dining area. Rider Tavern is owned by the Charlton Historical Society today.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1797 Architectural Period/Style: Federal Architect (if known): Wheelock,Eli Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country house Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: On the National Register of Historic Places Marquis de Layafayette stayed here in 1825 Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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