Amherst House before 1879

Lovell, John L., 1825-1903

This building, on the corner of South Pleasant and Amity Streets, was previously known at the Boltwood Tavern. The establishment was sold in 1838 and the name was changed to the Amherst House. It provided lodging for travelers coming by stage from Northampton. It also had several permanent residents and students. Also visible in the photograph is the stagecoach.

Before 1879

Photograph

17.6 cm x 24 cm

Lovell, John L., 1825-1903, "Amherst House before 1879," in Digital Amherst, Item #469, http://www.digitalamherst.org/items/show/469 (accessed May 18, 2012).

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Still Image

Amherst House; Carriages and carts; Amity Street School; Hotels; Schools; Albumen prints

Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections

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Jones Library Special Collections

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LOV0382; Folder: Amherst- Streets- South Pleasant- Buildings- Hotels- Amherst House (burned 1879)