The Portager
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19th April 2022
Palmyra residents are restoring the Old Stagecoach Inn, a relic of American history
The Palmyra Center Hotel was once a luxurious stopover for stagecoach travelers and illustrious 19th century heroes, from Abraham Lincoln to Buffalo Bill. Today, it’s the crumbling structure that haunts the intersection of Tallmadge Road and state Route 225.
Now, a small group of Palmyra residents is working to restore the 1832 building, also known as the Old Stagecoach Inn, to its former glory.
In the 190 years since Francis Lewis built it, the Inn has been home to a variety of businesse...