Castner Scrapbook v. 11, Hotels, Inns, page 18
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook CollectionItem Info
Item No: pdcc02643
Title: Castner Scrapbook v. 11, Hotels, Inns, page 18
Historic Street Address:
High & Market Streets
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Item pdcc01092, bottom right [image dimensions 8.8 cm x 13.8 cm]:
Postcard illustration of The Turks Head Tavern, inset with a detail of the tavern's sign. Erected by John Hoopes in 1769, the tavern and hotel was an important center for military, political, and social discussion for nearly 200 years. The City of West Chester was originally named Turks Head after the name of tavern.
Building demolished: YES 1964
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.11
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler