Sarah Siter House, 1976

2011.SWT.032




Object ID#    2011.SWT.032                

Object Name     Photograph

Date     1976

Location        

Description    
Black and white photo showing renovations being made to Braxton’s at the corner of Sugartown Road and Lancaster Avenue. The brick bank building can be seen in the background across Sugartown Road. Braxton’s is a stone building.

Notes    
Printed on a sign before the building: “Braxton’s / Buckwalter / Open During / Construction / Entrance.” Handwritten on the rear: “Braxton’s / originally Sarah Siter House 1790’s. / sentry post for VF 1777-1778 / way-station for returned travellers on turnpike.” “July 1, 1976.” “Folder. / Wayne Businesses.”