Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA
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| The core of the hostelry known as the Wayside Inn at Sudbury, Massachusetts, was built in 1702 by David How and was known as the How Tavern. It passed down through the How family (later spelled "Howe") until the death of Lyman Howe in 1861. Col. Ezekiel How of Revolutionary fame operated the inn from 1746, and he changed the name to the Red Horse Tavern. Henry Ford purchased the Inn in 1923, restored it to an old-time hostelry and furnished it with antiques. Distinguished guests have included President Coolidge, Longfellow, Edison and Firestone. Dorothy Quincy stayed here on her way to Connecticut to marry John Hancock. |
