Front:
The "PONY EXPRESS and the PACKHORSE" by Malcom Parcell
One of a series of Murals depicting early travel along the National Pike
ioneer Grill
GEORGE WASHINGTON HOTEL
WASHINGTON, PENNA.
The original Pony Express was conceived in 1835 by Postmaster General Amos Kendall to speed
delivery of light mail. Horses were changed every six miles. The Packhorse was the only means of trans-
portation when mud trails were impassable for the heavy Conestoga Wagon. The well with its windlass
and "Old Oaken Bucket" was found at every tavern along the length of the National Pike.
Back:
The George Washington Hotel, Washington, Penna.,
community owned and operated, 210 Rooms and all
with bath; fire-proof.
On Routes 403 31 19 18 W. R. Lippincott, Mgr.
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