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JEFFERSON HOUSE
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JEFFERSON HOUSE. In 1852, during the excavation for the hotel of Joseph GEHRIG, the body of Patrick O'CONNOR was discovered. The construction of the Jefferson House was completed in 1854, and the hotel was opened to the public. The successful business venture later was taken over by Henry Gehrig, one of Joseph's four sons.