History
The 1896 house, built in 1896 as a milking barn, complete with bullpen, was turned into a famous restaurant in 1939 and enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for excellence for approximately 40 years. In 1995, The 1896 House Barn housing a restaurant was purchased by the owners of the 1896 House Inn, and underwent a total structural and cosmetic rebirth. After a succession of failed lessees, the building was re-claimed by the owners of The 1896 House Inn and transformed into an unusual, upscale and now very popular Pub. Because the locals have always referred to the 1896 House Barn as either