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James Bell Tavern

Coordinates: 40°13′58″N 77°6′18″W / 40.23278°N 77.10500°W / 40.23278; -77.10500
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James Bell Tavern
LocationFormerly at 086 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°13′58″N 77°6′18″W / 40.23278°N 77.10500°W / 40.23278; -77.10500
Built1780
Demolished2017

The James Bell Tavern, also known as Stone House Auto Sales, was a historic building in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania that was the site of a significant Anti-Federalist Party meeting in 1788.[1] Built sometime after 1744,[2] it was located at 7086 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania, prior to its demolition in 2017.[3][4]

History

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Built sometime after 1744 as a residence for James Bell and a tavern operated by him, the house was nicknamed "The Rattlesnake" by Bell.[5]

The James Bell Tavern was the site of the Stony Ridge Convention of the Anti-Federalist Party on July 3, 1788.[6] Converted into different business space in later years, it ultimately became the headquarters of Stone House Auto Sales. Partially demolished in early 2016,[7] it became the subject of a conservation attempt by historic preservationists,[8] resulting in the temporary cessation of demolition work.[9] When those efforts subsequently failed, demolition resumed, and was completed in March 2017.[10]

In April 2017, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved a historical marker for the site.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Zimmerman, Phyllis, "Historic mistake for Silver Spring stone house." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, February 5, 2016 (subscription required).
  2. ^ McCarthy, Mary. "In 1700s, only wealthy local families lived in stone houses." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, October 16, 1993, p. 25 (subscription required).
  3. ^ Bupp, Michael. "Triple Crown says 'it was caught off guard' by historical significance of Bell Tavern." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, February 5, 2016.
  4. ^ Elias, Joe. "James Bell Tavern in Silver Spring Township demolished." Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: The Patriot-News, March 29, 2017.
  5. ^ McCarthy, "In 1700s, only wealthy local families lived in stone houses," The Sentinel, October 16, 1993.
  6. ^ Zimmerman, "Historic mistake for Silver Spring stone house," The Sentinel, February 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "Work begins on securing what’s left of James Bell Tavern in Cumberland County." Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: WPMT-Fox 43TV, April 14, 2016.
  8. ^ Shatzer, Karissa. "Stabilization of James Bell Tavern is underway." Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: WHTM-ABC27, April 12, 2016.
  9. ^ Bupp, "Triple Crown says 'it was caught off guard' by historical significance of Bell Tavern," The Sentinel, February 5, 2016.
  10. ^ Elias, "James Bell Tavern in Silver Spring Township demolished, The Patriot-News, March 29, 2017.
  11. ^ Mizenko, Melanie. "Old Ashley breaker site to get historical marker." Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: The Times Leader, April 4, 2017, p. 8 (subscription required).
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