Intrigued, I did a little further research. On the City of Lynchburg, VA City Facts page and on the Garland Hill Historic District site, I learned that it was built in 1815 as a tavern (although it's Federal style architecture really doesn't look very tavernish to me). Over the years it served as a hotel, a brothel, and a rooming house. Eventually, in the year of my birth, it was renovated into 4 apartments.
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Years ago, I was involved in a renovation project at Nichols Tavern. We redid the pointing of the mortar in the brick. And, we matched the original color. It was a shame that someone had previously pointed it with other than the original and we could only help the situation in a passable manner.
One of the people who was directly responsible for the renovation project was Rev Bev Cosby. If you Google his name you are going to find another remarkable person and some surprising historical facts.
very nice... you should buy me a round sometime.
who knew you were a legend on the east coast?
i'm so jealous! i want an Amy Gast tavern!
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