American Temperance House (Worcester, Mass.)

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In 1835 Alfred Dwight Foster (1800-1852) converted his house on Main Street in Worcester, Mass., into a hotel. The brick building was known as the "American House" or the "American Temperance House." Among the proprietors were Eleazer Porter ( - ), Richard W. Adams ( - ), Warner Hinds (1790-1873), and others. The building was enlarged and converted into stores in 1857, and was known as "American House Block."

From the description of Hotel register, 1834-1836. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259106

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creatorOf American Temperance House (Worcester, Mass.). Hotel register, 1834-1836. Gadsden Public Library
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associatedWith Adams, Richard W. person
associatedWith Foster, Alfred Dwight, 1800-1852. person
associatedWith Hinds, Warner, 1790-1873. person
associatedWith Porter, Eleazer. person
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Worcester (Mass.)
Massachusetts
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Hotels
Hotels
Temperance
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Active 1834

Active 1836

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