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Toll House Inn Restaurant, Whitman, Massachusetts, USA
Toll House Inn Restaurant, Whitman, Massachusetts, USA. The Toll House was built in 1709, and used for collecting tolls during the days when the whaling industry was at its height. Date: 1934
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1700s 1709 Collecting Corner Dormer Fence Mass Massachusetts Picket Restaurant Taxes Toll Tolls Whaling Whitman Windows
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Step back in time to the picturesque Toll House Inn Restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, USA, a historic building that dates back to 1709. During the 1700s, this impressive structure served as a toll house, collecting taxes from travelers as they passed through the area during the height of the whaling industry. The Toll House, with its distinctive white picket fence and large dormer windows, stands proudly as a cornerstone of the community. The charm of the 1709 Toll House Inn is evident in this photograph, taken in 1934. The image showcases the building's intricate details, including the large, ornate windows with their decorative woodwork, and the steeply pitched roof. The scene is further enhanced by the quaint, tree-lined street and the sense of tranquility that surrounds the property. As you explore the image, imagine the stories that the Toll House Inn could tell. Picture the bustling activity of the whaling industry, with ships setting sail from the nearby harbor, and travelers stopping at the Toll House to pay their taxes before continuing on their journeys. The Toll House Inn, a testament to American history, continues to welcome visitors and transport them back to a bygone era.
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