Our Story
The building itself was built between 1850 and 1851 by
James Coolidge according to most accounts, including Mrs. Hammond's
"History of Madison County." Coolidge was faced with a first
class dilemma, and possessed the ingenuity to solve it. The
originally planned structure, an octagon 24 feet to a side, would
never fit on the pie shaped lot located at the intersection of
Cherry Valley Turnpike and the Chenango Canal. The end result,
with four sides facing the two thoroughfares, and two more sides in
a wedge shape at the rear solved the problem and was the most
artistic and practical use of the land. The much married
Coolidge topped his building with a six sided cupola, one side for
each of his five wives and bride to be, who tragically died before
the ceremony. Soon, the new building was filled with a number
of commercial establishments including a hardware store, flour
merchant, grocery store, dry goods emporium, and upstairs, a
dressmaker.
In 1896 Coolidge sold the building to Lewis E. Coe who
went into partnership with H.D. Brockett. After death of Coe,
Brockett owned the building until selling it to Charles M. Coe, son
of Lewis. Once again, in 1940 the unique structure changed
hands. The new owner, Robert H. Palmiter, was a nationally
recognized authority on antiques. From then, until is tragic
death in 1968, he both operated his antique business and lived
in the fine old building.
Then in 1970 a family familiar to many in the area
purchased the building. Andrew Hengst and his sons Andrew Jr.
(Jock) and Steve opened the Landmark Tavern on September 25th of
that year fulfilling a longtime dream of Andy's. Adolph,
Andy's father, had owned a meat market and grocery store in Hamilton
for fifty years. It was there, and later as a food service
director at Colgate University, that Andy learned many of the basic
requirements of a good restaurateur. Today the Hengst family
continues to serve both the Central New York area and this grand old
structure, which is now listed on the National Register of
Historical Places.
Located in the heart of Central New York, The Landmark
Tavern is just a stone's throw from many of the region's greatest
attractions. Juxtaposed to the historical Chenango Canal, our
guests are a short drive from both the Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown as well as the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota.
In addition, anyone planning a visit to either Colgate University or
Morrisville State will be pleased to find that The Landmark lies
only five minutes from both schools. Additionally, visitors to
the area in August will be treated the spectacle of New York State's
largest outdoor antique show, taking place just down the street from
the Landmark itself. Whether you are in the area for work or
leisure The Landmark Tavern remains the most charming and
accommodating inn in the area, while still maintaining the buildings
historic grandeur. |
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Available Locally...
LANDMARK
TAVERN
Bottled Homemade..
House Dressing
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Bar-B-Q Sauce
Coleslaw Dressing
Available for sale at
Wayne's Market,
Kountry Kupboard II,
and Nelson Farms |
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