Fire reported at historic New Hope landmark. What is happening at Logan Inn

Jo Ciavaglia, Bucks County Courier Times
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(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.)

Multiple fire companies responded to the scene of a roof fire at the historic Logan Inn in New Hope.

The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the restaurant-bar and hotel in the 10 unit block of West Ferry and Main Streets, according to Emergency Alerts of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The fire was brought under control around 7 p.m., according to Bucks County spokesman James O'Malley. The Bucks County Fire Marshal was dispatched to the scene Tuesday night, O'Malley confirmed.

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Initial reports came in as a fire on the roof of the building with heavy smoke on the third floor. One Facebook video shows people on the street watching as it appears the roof of the building is on fire.

The damage to the inn, which opened in 1727 and is one of America's longest continually run inns, was not immediately known.

Formerly known as Ferry Tavern, the inn was built by John Wells. It was renamed the Logan Inn in honor of Chief Logan of the Lenni-Lenape tribe in 1828. Near the entrance, a statue of the Native American Chief continues to watch over the establishment, according to usghostadventures.com.

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The inn is considered among the most haunted places in Bucks County.

Room 6 is rumored to be visited by a previous owner named Emily, who appears as guests are sleeping. A male ghost has also allegedly been seen in the bathroom mirror, in addition to sightings of numerous children and Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers.

Ghostly sightings have been reported at the Logan Inn in New Hope over the years.
Ghostly sightings have been reported at the Logan Inn in New Hope over the years.

A newly renovated Logan Inn reopened in 2021 with a new farm-to-table concept restaurant, indoor-outdoor bar-restaurant and whiskey lounge and 22 hotel rooms following renovations that started in 2019.

The property was purchased by Frank and Jeanne Cretella of Landmark Hospitality in 2014. Along with the Logan Inn, the company owns Hotel Du Village, The Landing and The Mansion Inn in New Hope.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates

Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@gannett.com

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