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Highland Inn, 1893 by J. A. Dempwolf; Where was it located near York?

Detail of Highland Inn by J. A. Dempwolf, appearing in September 16, 1893 issue of American Architect and Building News (S. H. Smith Collection)

This drawing of Highland Inn indicates it was near York, Penna.  Do any of my readers know its history or the location of Highland Inn?  Continue reading for drawing of the whole inn.

 

This drawing of Highland Inn by J. A. Dempwolf, appeared in the September 16, 1893 issue of American Architect and Building News.

Highland Inn by J. A. Dempwolf, appearing in September 16, 1893 issue of American Architect and Building News (S. H. Smith Collection)

I have this page framed and hanging on the wall at home.  I’ve always thought it was a neat design with all those gables, surrounding porch and lookout tower above the central staircase.  I’ve never been able to find out any history about Highland Inn, or if it was ever built.

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