Union Center

This gallery contains photos and captions related to Union Center and changes it has gone through over the last 100 years. Be sure to view the film clip taken in 1948.

Bonnel and friends in front of the Meeker Inn. located on Morris Ave. in Stuyvesant Ave about 1910.
The Meeker Inn about 1890. Established by John Meeker about 1756. It was noted for its fine ales and visits by George Washington during the American Revolution. It was torn down in November 1929 to make room for the Union Center National Bank. The inn was referred to as O'Reilly's in the early 1900's. O'Reilly's was used to symbolize the temptation of Arthur Lang, an alcoholic rehabilitating at the Self Master Colony down the street as noted in a pamphlet published by the colony.
Looking East on Morris Ave toward the corner of Stuyvesant Ave. At The Meeker Inn which was built in 1756 and in existence for over 150 years. In 1930 the building was torn down to make way for The new Union Center National Bank.
The Meeker Inn about 1910. Established by John Meeker about 1756. It was noted for its fine ales and visits by George Washington during the American Revolution. It was torn down in November 1929 to make room for the Union Center National Bank. The inn was referred to as O'Reilly's in the early 1900's. O'Reilly's was used to symbolize the temptation of Arthur Lang, an alcoholic rehabilitating at the Self Master Colony down the street as noted in a pamphlet published by the colony.

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