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lblanchardThis was once the finest house in Coudersport, PA. Now, it's sandwiched into a small and irregular lot between a bowling alley and a concrete-lined ravine that holds the fledgling Allegheny River. That beige building to the left is the bowling alley and I don't think there is more than 24" between the two.
The original owner, F. W. Knox, was an attorney who in 19th century fashion did everything -- he helped organize the town and the local Presbyterian church and two railroads. Later the house became the Old Hickory Hotel and Tavern. Elliott Ness drank in the tavern regularly when he retired to Coudersport.
Now the building's fate is really questionable. If we had a bazillion dollars we'd buy it AND the bowling alley and knock the Old Hickory Lanes down.
The original owner, F. W. Knox, was an attorney who in 19th century fashion did everything -- he helped organize the town and the local Presbyterian church and two railroads. Later the house became the Old Hickory Hotel and Tavern. Elliott Ness drank in the tavern regularly when he retired to Coudersport.
Now the building's fate is really questionable. If we had a bazillion dollars we'd buy it AND the bowling alley and knock the Old Hickory Lanes down.
