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]
| James Bell Tavern | |
|---|---|
| Location | Formerly at 086 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°13′58″N 77°6′18″W / 40.23278°N 77.10500°W |
| Built | 1780 |
| Demolished | 2017 |
History
editBuilt 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
edit- ^ Zimmerman, Phyllis, "Historic mistake for Silver Spring stone house." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, February 5, 2016 (subscription required).
- ^ McCarthy, Mary. "In 1700s, only wealthy local families lived in stone houses." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, October 16, 1993, p. 25 (subscription required).
- ^ Bupp, Michael. "Triple Crown says 'it was caught off guard' by historical significance of Bell Tavern." Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Sentinel, February 5, 2016.
- ^ Elias, Joe. "James Bell Tavern in Silver Spring Township demolished." Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: The Patriot-News, March 29, 2017.
- ^ McCarthy, "In 1700s, only wealthy local families lived in stone houses," The Sentinel, October 16, 1993.
- ^ Zimmerman, "Historic mistake for Silver Spring stone house," The Sentinel, February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Work begins on securing what’s left of James Bell Tavern in Cumberland County." Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: WPMT-Fox 43TV, April 14, 2016.
- ^ Shatzer, Karissa. "Stabilization of James Bell Tavern is underway." Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: WHTM-ABC27, April 12, 2016.
- ^ Bupp, "Triple Crown says 'it was caught off guard' by historical significance of Bell Tavern," The Sentinel, February 5, 2016.
- ^ Elias, "James Bell Tavern in Silver Spring Township demolished, The Patriot-News, March 29, 2017.
- ^ Mizenko, Melanie. "Old Ashley breaker site to get historical marker." Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: The Times Leader, April 4, 2017, p. 8 (subscription required).
External links
edit- Stony Ridge Convention" (historical marker), Historical Marker Database, retrieved online January 10, 2023.