National House
Organization
Biography
National House was a hotel located in Charlestown, Massachusetts built by proprietor James Walker in 1835. The building was enlarged in 1849.
Some details in the biographical note are from The Boston Globe, September 25, 1899.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
National House records
Collection Identifier: Mss:873 1852-1863 W181Scope and Contents:
A ledger and a schedule of furniture kept by National House proprietor James Walker. The ledger entries, kept by Walker include charges for room and boarding, cigars, and alcohol. The schedule of furniture contains entries for beds, shades, rugs, sinks, tables, lamps, and flatware, among other items.