A Delicious Taste Of History, Intrigue and Hospitality.
The mortar was chemically tested so that it could be duplicated for on-site repointing.
The main portion of the work centered on the construction of additional support to the
structure which was originally built with 4 x 4 beams. The sagging roof and columns
holding up the porch on the South wing were completely reconstructed.
The next time you visit Don’s Pomeroy House, notice the interior woodwork around
the doors and windows, it is the original woodwork from 1847. (If the woodwork could
only talk!) Though badly waterlogged, it was totally salvageable. The stair rail going
to the second floor, however, is not original. It was recreated from a single original
intact spindle found floating in water of the flooded cellar.
A significant part of the restoration of the original house was the construction
of the main dining room wing on the West side (known to patrons
as the Library). Much care was taken to enhance the look of the
property to match the period. Thus, after months of searching, the
renovation team was able to obtain large cherry panels for the
ceiling and wainscoting in the Library, plus for paneling behind
the bar in the Pub. These came from an old estate in Pittsburgh,
and were originally imported from England. Each of these pieces
was painstakingly dismantled and installed with great craftmanship
in the Pomeroy House.
Just outside the lobby take a moment to read through the Ohio
historical marker from theOhio Bicentennial Commission and
Ohio Historical Society. It was dedicated in 2003 and was part
of a program to highlight significant Ohio people and places for
the state’s 200th birthday. The marker highlights the Pomeroy’s
involvement in the Underground Railroad. It’s true, a lot has
happened in the Pomeroy House over the years - in fact,
some staff members have reported ghostly images late
in the evening.
On March 12th, 1980, Don’s Pomeroy House Restaurant was
officially opened to rave reviews. Since opening, the Strang
Corporation has held constant vigilance in keeping Don’s
Pomeroy House true to its tradition of hospitality, good times
and the ongoing efforts to maintain this National Landmark.
The Pomeroy House is at its splendor - with the addition of
the Library, the Pub, the Lobby, and the establishment of
the outdoor Patio.
Now Don’s Pomeroy House is home to the finest quality fare
and best hospitality in the area. Guests enjoy dining on the
main floor in the Library, the Old Dining Room, the Parlor, the
Study or downstairs in the Pub. The upstairs bedrooms have
been converted into private dining rooms. In the summer
months, dining outdoors on the Patio can give one a true
sense of what it was like to be out on the Strongsville “Public
Square” back in the old days. We look forward to having you
and your friends here often.