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j.M Rose »9»o 
On one adventure, following 
the trail of Washington’s army, 
they found Phoenix House, a 
brick mansion enclosed by 
porches and as alluring inside 
as its shadows were without. 
It adds to the zest of any 
motor trip to follow the foot¬ 
steps of history 
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The 1776 House served once 
as prison for Major Andri. 
Then for generations it dis¬ 
pensed hospitality to man and 
beast. Prohibition has not 
dealt kindly with these his¬ 
toric roadside retreats of the 
thirsty 
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For a hundred years or more 
successive generations of one 
family served as hosts at this 
hotel. The great drought 
makes it now merely an in¬ 
teresting spot for those who 
love the antique and feel an 
interest in its history 
Behind the double porches 
of Chester House Hotel 
stands a fine example of 
Georgian architecture. 
Masons were imported to 
build it, in 1812 or there¬ 
abouts. Its tap-room door 
casings are said to be 
quite remarkable 
