William Penn Inn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, closed indefinitely after fire – CBS News

William Penn Inn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, closed indefinitely after fire  CBS News

The historic William Penn Inn is closed until further notice following a fire Friday morning.Video from Chopper 3 shows numerous fire trucks and police vehicles responding to the scene in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with crews on the building's roof.According to its website, the inn will remain closed indefinitely. U.S. Route 202 from Sumneytown Pike to Plymouth Road was closed to traffic but has reopened, according to PA 511. In a post on social media, the Freidrich family, which owns the inn and restaurant, said the team is reaching out to people with upcoming reservations, tours, overnight stays, orders and events. The timeline for repairs is unclear, the post says.The William Penn Inn has a rich history dating back to the 1700s.

According to its website, founder William Penn and his daughter, Letitia, traveled from Philadelphia to Gwynedd to worship with local Quakers. In 1714, a public house was established at the site to provide food, drink and lodging to travelers. Crews responded to a fire at the William Penn Inn in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, Friday morning. The historic William Penn Inn is closed until further notice following a fire Friday morning. Video from Chopper 3 shows numerous fire trucks and police vehicles responding to the scene in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with crews on the building's roof. According to its website, the