Important Americana: The Charles and Olenka Santore Collection

Important Americana: The Charles and Olenka Santore Collection

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American Black- and White-Painted 'Three Mile House' Tavern Sign, Late-19th Century

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Auction Closed

January 20, 12:37 AM GMT

Estimate

600 - 800 USD

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Description

American Black- and White-Painted 'Three Mile House' Tavern Sign

Late-19th Century


Inscribed THREE MILE HOUSE B HOMAN.

Height 27 in. by Width 20 ¼ in.

This sign is likely for the Three-Mile House inn which was built in 1762 and was one of the oldest inns in Berks County, Pennsylvania.  It received its name because it was located approximately three miles from Reading.