New Central Restaurant

Photograph

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

IMG3768

Description

The New Central Restaurant, Charles Town, W. Va. "Colonial Atmosphere," Air conditioned--seating capacity 165 guests. Operated by the Mayor. Washington Hall, the building in which this Restaurant is located, was destroyed by fire started by Union soldiers in the Civil War. It was restored by the people of Charles Town in 1874. The site for the building was donated by Charles Washington, a brother of the First President, who owned the land on which Charles Town was built.

Acquisition

Accession

342

Source or Donor

Jenkins, Harry R., III

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Charles Town, West Virginia