This is a large brick building on the corner of Market and Ferry streets. In 1848 it was first opened as a hotel by John Deen, Jr., and he kept it until 1861. Mr. Deen was quite a popular "host," and built up an extensive patronage. George W. Freeze then left the "Pennsylvania" and took the Danville House, and in 1863 he was succeeded by Charles Savage. Then came Wolf & Wilheim in 1865. It was next kept for a brief period by John Whitman who was followed by Heim & Snyder. The next in order was Charles Wilhelm, then it was Wilhelm & Brother, the brother being Frederick Wilhelm, who was drowned accidently, with his little son, while washing a carriage in the river. Wilhelm & Brother also kept a livery stable in connection with the hotel. The house is now and has been unoccupied for some time. The cause is found in the fact that it is out of the direct currentof trade and travel. The frequent changes of proprietors has also operated against it. It is a large and comfortable house, with every convenience that could be desired in a country town.
