In 1799, the Holland Land Company offered lots ten miles apart in what is now Clarence, to "any proper man who would build and operate a tavern upon it." The first to accept this offer was a young silversmith by the name of Asa Ransom. In 1801, Asa Ransom built a sawmill near the creek that bears his name. The original building housing the library, gift-shop and tap room date back to 1853 and perhaps earlier. The brick wall in the hall was the outside of the original building. The dining rooms were added in 1975 with careful concern to keep the charm of the 19th century. The ruins of his grist mill are at the rear of the Inn property.
The charm of the past and the convenience of the present have been brought together in the Inn's picturesque rooms. Each of the nine bedrooms is furnished with antiques and period reproductions, a private bath, hideaway television and air-conditioning. Seven of the bedrooms have fireplaces.
Clarence abounds with antique shops, many within walking distance of the Inn.
Asa Ransom House,
10529 Main St, Route 5, Clarence, NY, United States
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