Herman's Stone Jug

Postcard

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New Castle Historical Society

Name/Title

Herman's Stone Jug

Entry/Object ID

1985-22

Description

Black and white postcard of Herman's Stone Jug - (Granite House), Millwood, NY

Context

Granite House (Sarles’ Tavern) The Granite House, also known as Sarles’ Tavern, was a historic stagecoach inn located at the intersection of Somers Turnpike (now Route 100) and Shinglehouse Road in Millwood, New York. Constructed between 1814 and 1817 from locally quarried granite with walls 18 inches thick, it was one of the most prominent early buildings in the area. The tavern served as a vital stop for travelers and drovers moving livestock, and played a key role in the development of what was then known as Sarles Corners, later Merritt's Corners. As transportation shifted to the railroads in the Hudson and Harlem Valleys, stagecoach traffic declined and the town center gradually shifted toward Chappaqua. The Granite House was repurposed several times over the years, including stints as a speakeasy during Prohibition and later as a discothèque. Recognized for its historical significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Sadly, the building was severely damaged by fire and demolished in 1993.

Category

Postcards