The Brick Tavern - The Publick House
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Brick Tavern in Chester, Morris Co. Built by Zephaniah Drake as a stage coach stop.
Waymark Code: WMNWQ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2006
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Zephanian Drake and his father, Jacob Drake Jr. built the Brick Hotel beginning in 1810. Each room had a fireplace with a caved mantelpiece. This was a stop on the stagecoach route that crossed the state. In 1854 the building was enlarged and used for a private school. After 1868 it became a hotel flourished as a summer resort. Listed in the Historical American Building Survey in the Library of Congress 1940 and the National Register of Historic Sites.
Marker Name: Brick Tavern 1810-1812
Marker Type: Official NJ State
Marker text:
Brick Tavern
1810-1812
Federal style structure built for Zephaniah Drake as stage coach stop. Purchased 1854 by William Rankin who added two wings and converted inn to Chester Institute.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1977
City: Chester
County: Morris
Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission
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