Red Brick Tavern

is built on a stone foundation and measures fifty-two feet by thirty-six located between these vertical lights and the door opening. Flush with elsewhere. Opening through the facade to the office, a handsomely pan- elled doorway boasts an eighteen-light transom. This area now functions Excellent set moulding similiar to that on the window and door frames.Highly suc- Two simple classic pilasters are rupted the feeling of formal dignity.The delicate stair handrail scroll.The stair wall is wainscotted with panels to the handrail height. Form 10-300a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER SEP 5 7. DESCRIPTION solid walnut under paint.

But as was the usual practice when the Red Brick was built, many varieties of woods were used for the customarily- tion facilities, and banquet room, and separate garage. JUL 2 8 1975 GP 0 921-724 Madison DATE COUNTY STATE NATIONAL REGISTER RECEIVED Ohio (Continuation Sheet) have since been removed to create larger areas for dining.The building Guest rooms were located on the second floor and in its wing.Partitions (Number all entries) trim was ignorantly destroyed by sand blasting to expose, as was thought, Recently much of the fine, sharp detail on a large portion of the interior painted woodwork of that era. (July 1969) is not used for overnight guests at present.The third floor contains an apartment for personnel.Additions to the rear include food prepara-

Tavern has long been a local landmark in Lafayette, Ohio. Its erec- The present owner, a corporation of two stockholders, sees the Tavern Commerce Conservation losophy Communications Engineering Transportation Aboriginal itarian Religion/Phi Science Literature Architecture Prehistoric Industry Music continued preservation and protection is vital. Theater Agriculture built 1837 another illustrious visitor of the Tavern.

Urban Planning Social/Human- tion marked the completion of the Cumberland Road section through section.The fire was quickly contained before much structural dam- patronage in Ohio and elsewhere:for about seventy-five years the Red during the presidential election campaign of 1840.Henry Clay was have stayed here including Martin VanBuren and William Henry Harrison the building sustained an electrical fire in the roof area of the main as a landmark building as well as an income-producing business.Its But the railroads were to spell an end to the proliferation of tavern One of the oldest taverns still in operation in Ohio, the Red Brick the old National Road made it the temporary home for many important Invention age was done;but the building might have become a total loss.

Other (Specify) Deer Creek township, Madison County, in 1836-1837. Its location on The Tavern was nearly obliterated when the National Road became a four- Art Sculpture reopened as a hostelry as the automobile again brought traveling cus- Tavern has always been ready to serve its hungry customers. Military than eight feet from the front door.Prior to its reopening in 1973, 1. Baynes, Gerald A. "From Hostelry to Home to Hostelry." London, Ohio: Madison Press, August 17, 1968. Press, 4. "Old Red Tavern Sold at Auction. Columbus, Ohio: January 28, 1973.