He opened the areas first tavern in 1804, leading the way for the town to develop as a major transportation hub. Cathy has assisted with research at the centre county historical society for the past decade and coauthored the book a war, three women and a tradition. Now the baton is passed to new caretakers for their first christmas and beyond. The book is written by cathy horner, a member of cchs board of governors and former state college businesswoman. The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who. Come in and enjoy a true boalsburg landmark including casual and fine dining, a full service bar, soothing atmosphere and rich history. Sam bermans caricature of ed gardner as the bartender archie on duffys tavern was published in nbcs 1947 book promoting the networks top stars. The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who saved it.
Duffy s boalsburg tavern is a significant piece of boalsburg s history. Duffy \s boalsburg tavern 1 e main st boalsburg, pa 814 4666241. Duffys tavern was an american radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks cbs, 194142. The owners from 1946 until the hacker years, harry and mary duffy, left a distinctively lasting mark. The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who saved it coincides with the 200th anniversary of the duffys tavern building in boalsburg. The story of boalsburg in the civil war that was published five years ago. Thats why the centre county historical society recently published a book to commemorate the 200th anniversary of a boalsburg staple, the duffy s tavern building. The history of the boalsburg tavern centre county historical society.
Formerly calles boalsburg tavern, its rebranding itself as duffys tavern. I love history, but it just felt like they were trying to cash in on the historic past without really. By cathy horner and the centre county historical society the small village of boalsburg, pennsylvania was bustling with activity at the turn of the nineteenth. Cathy horner has lived on the hill in boalsburg for 35 years and until researching this book, didnt know that the early legal name for the hill was harris heights. Stop by to purchases books, gifts, greeting cards and publications from the centre county genealogical society. The boalsburg tavern, for example, is a 2 12 story, seven bay, limestone structure of impressive size and character. Just in time for memorial day, the centre county historical society announces the recent publication of a boalsburg history title. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This 200 year old house turned tavern is a gem on main street in quaint boalsburg pa. This cozy, well appointed tavern in quaint boalsburg, read more. In their time, we were the caretakers, says carl hacker. Boalsburg originally was on the main road for travelers from philadelphia to pittsburgh, with the david boal tavern that housed travelers.
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