The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who saved it. I love history, but it just felt like they were trying to cash in on the historic past without really. Just in time for memorial day, the centre county historical society announces the recent publication of a boalsburg history title. In their time, we were the caretakers, says carl hacker. Duffys tavern 1 e main st, boalsburg, pennsylvania 16827 rated 4. This 200 year old house turned tavern is a gem on main street in quaint boalsburg pa. The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who saved it coincides with the 200th anniversary of the duffys tavern building in boalsburg. Stop by to purchases books, gifts, greeting cards and publications from the centre county genealogical society. Formerly calles boalsburg tavern, its rebranding itself as duffys tavern. 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. The history of the boalsburg tavern centre county historical society.
The book is written by cathy horner, a member of cchs board of governors and former state college businesswoman. 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. Duffys tavern home boalsburg, pennsylvania menu, prices. Boalsburg historic district, harris township, centre. This cozy, well appointed tavern in quaint boalsburg, read more. The history of the boalsburg tavern and the woman who. The boalsburg tavern, for example, is a 2 12 story, seven bay, limestone structure of impressive size and character. He opened the areas first tavern in 1804, leading the way for the town to develop as a major transportation hub.
The owners from 1946 until the hacker years, harry and mary duffy, left a distinctively lasting mark. Duffy \s boalsburg tavern 1 e main st boalsburg, pa 814 4666241. Boalsburg originally was on the main road for travelers from philadelphia to pittsburgh, with the david boal tavern that housed travelers. The story of boalsburg in the civil war that was published five years ago. Come in and enjoy a true boalsburg landmark including casual and fine dining, a full service bar, soothing atmosphere and rich history. Duffy s boalsburg tavern is a significant piece of boalsburg s history. 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. Sam bermans caricature of ed gardner as the bartender archie on duffys tavern was published in nbcs 1947 book promoting the networks top stars. Several of the buildings of the georgian style are the boalsburg tavern 18191, the james huey house c.