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White Hall Hotel records, 1940-1956 (bulk) 1897-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The White Hall Hotel is an historic structure in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The hotel had numerous owners including the Chesner family, who owned and operated the inn for a large part of the 20th century. The building, gutted by fire in 1979, has since been converted into commercial/retail and office space. The White Hall Hotel records, 1897-1956, consist primarily of ledgers with daily accounts, inventory lists, and employee records. Also included in the collection are a scrapbook, ephemera, and guest registers.

Held at: Newtown Historic Association [Contact Us]

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The Old Mill records, 1956-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Old Mill was a restaurant owned by husband and wife Charles A. and Althea M. Upperman. Located on Brinton Lake Road in Concordville, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), close to the border of Thornbury Township, it opened in 1955. The couple's son, Charles J. "Sam" Upperman, began managing the restaurant in 1957 and eventually became the owner, running the business for just over 35 years until it closed in 1993. The Old Mill records, 1956-1968, consist of financial and employment records including reservation and book keeping ledgers, checks, tax return stubs, and other materials.

Held at: Thornbury Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Chestnut Hill restaurants collection, circa 1965-1994

Extent:
0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
The Chestnut Hill Restaurant Collection, circa 1965-1994, includes menus, plans, and information on two restaurants: 21 West and Depot, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]