About This Vintage Postcard
A steady flame flickers within the massive stone hearth of the Kingsville Inn, where the heavy crane and iron kettle stand as silent witnesses to over two centuries of hospitality. This scene captures the original fireplace of the 1753 landmark, a place where weary travelers and local farmers once gathered to share stories and a warm meal by the light of the fire. It is a peaceful, evocative glimpse into the heart of a pre-Revolutionary rest stop, inviting you to imagine the simple comforts and enduring history that have lived within these rugged stone walls since the early days of Maryland's settlement.
Details
Era: 1940s
City: Kingsville
State: Maryland
Country: United States of America
Topics: Kingsville Inn, Colonial Architecture, Historic Fireplaces, Maryland History, Taverns and Inns
Artist/Photographer: Not credited
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Kingsville Inn (Sam Sadtler, Proprietor)
Printer: The Barton-Gillet Co. (Baltimore, MD)
Additional Information
The Kingsville Inn, erected in 1753, was a prominent stop on U.S. Route 1, located fifteen miles from downtown Baltimore. This postcard identifies Sam Sadtler as the proprietor, who operated the inn as a restaurant and cocktail lounge during the mid-20th century.
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