The building housing the former West Whiteland Inn was enlarged about 1825, at which time its owner at the time, John Roberts, applied for a tavern license for the premises. His first attempt was unsuccessful, but the following year, he and Joseph Hall, his renter, were able to secure a license and the inn was …
Robert Young, the grandson of Ninian Young, one of East Fallowfield’s early settlers, had this Inn built in 1816. For over forty years, Robert oversaw operations at the inn, never having his license denied. Well known as a philanthropist, Robert Young was instrumental in the development of the Youngsburg area. The property was added to …
THE TAVERNS OF WEST CHESTER. With the establishment of the seat of justice at West Chester, it was naturally expected that the place would in time become a town of considerable size, but being an inland location, distant from navigable water or other highway of commerce, and agriculture being: the only industry worth mentioning:, there …