Historical Photo Location Revealed

It was the everyone had been waiting for—the building located at the bottom of the hill where Route 352 connects to Lancaster Avenue. The one with the faded "coming soon" sign out front, promising a new shopping center.

The photo, taken in 1979, depicts General Wayne Tavern, later dubbed Linden Hall after the linden trees that once stood out front. The structure was built around 1808, according to a historical narrative supplied by the East Whiteland Historical Commission:

L. Carstairs Pierce compiled histories on the area's taverns earlier this century.  According to Ms. Pierce, the "General Wayne," as it was originally called, was built to house travelers of expensive tastes, given its high ceiling architecture and decorative features.  It proved, however, to be a "wagon stand."  Whip marks are still present in the eastern front door.  [...]

One story, as reported in the American Republican (November 28, 1821), told of a stolen horse on the night of the "22d inst. from the tongue of a wagen [sic] at John Templeton's tavern [then tavern keeper].  John Habecker, the horse owner, offered a $20 reward for its return and for bringing the thief to justice.  A February 9, 1825 article advertises "Republican Artillerists" to assemble at the "Samuel Ogdens [then tavern keeper], sign of the Gen. Wayne" on February 22nd to commemorate the birth of "the political savior of our county, Gen G. Washington."

The full narrative, attached as a PDF to this article, gives more details of the building's history and renovations. It also gives some background on the evolution of the Route 30.

Kudos to for being the first one to chime in with the correct location:

This is old Paulavitch house at Rt. 30 & 352.

Credit also goes to for first identifying it as Linden House, and to , , , (who said it was too easy), , and , all of whom correctly identified the location. , and didn't actually register a guess, but they implied they recognized it, so hats off to them, as well.

Thanks to everyone who participated. Next week's challenge will be more difficult, if only because "the house at 30 and 352" is no longer available as an answer.