Finding aid for the McIlrath Tavern Account Book


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: McIlrath Tavern
Title: McIlrath Tavern Account Book
Dates: 1809-1846
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: The McIlrath Tavarn was a tavern and well-known hostelry and general store established in 1804 by Alexander McIlrath, and located on the northwest corner of Euclid and Superior in East Cleveland, Ohio. McIlrath's brother Abner opened a tavern at the same location in 1837, which distinguished itself as a local meeting place and important community center for many decades. People came from Doan's Corners and Euclid Township to listen to candidates and vote. It was torn down ca. 1890. The collection consists of an account book listing customers' accounts.
MS Number MS 1165
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The McIlrath Tavern Account Book, 1809-1846, consists of an account book listing customers' accounts.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of East Cleveland, Ohio, and the McIlrath Tavern in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Genealogists might find the customer lists useful. Those studying the history of business and entrepreneurship in Cuyahoga County and the Western Reserve will find this collection useful.


Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by customer last name and is maintained in one volume.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

East Cleveland (Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
McIlrath Tavern (East Cleveland, Ohio)
Taverns (Inns) -- Ohio -- East Cleveland.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 1165 McIlrath Tavern Account Book, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of Oliver McIlrath in 1926.