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White Hall Tavern Too Much of a Good Thing
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During the 1850's White House Tavern was the place for armory workers (at least the men) to raise a glass during work hours or after work hours. The discussion ranged from wages, working conditions, politics to just things men discuss when they are together. It was later decided that the The White Hall Tavern and others like it were not such a good thing and was breaking the morals of the armory workers.
The Tavern was owned by Frederick Roeder, a German immigrant and later a Union sympathizer. He owned and lived in the successful town confectionery bakery shop as well. The story goes as a Union sympathizer Roeder wanted to see the American Flag fly over Maryland . On his way back he was actually shot by a Union soldier, made it back to his home only to die shortly after.
Today the actual tavern has been refurbished and is a hub of activity in Harper's Ferry. Street performers sing and tell stories. No beer or liquor is allowed on the city streets. Many of the near by restaurants do have a good cold one.
photos Janie Lambert
NikonP500
May 5 &6 2012
The Tavern was owned by Frederick Roeder, a German immigrant and later a Union sympathizer. He owned and lived in the successful town confectionery bakery shop as well. The story goes as a Union sympathizer Roeder wanted to see the American Flag fly over Maryland . On his way back he was actually shot by a Union soldier, made it back to his home only to die shortly after.
Today the actual tavern has been refurbished and is a hub of activity in Harper's Ferry. Street performers sing and tell stories. No beer or liquor is allowed on the city streets. Many of the near by restaurants do have a good cold one.
photos Janie Lambert
NikonP500
May 5 &6 2012
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