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Lightning Strikes Historic Wayside Inn | Annapolis News
Lightning struck the historic 246-year-old Wayside Inn in Ellicott City, sparking a fire that damaged the lobby, guest rooms, and basement—forcing a month-long closure. Owned since 2018 by innkeeper Joe Xu, who kept it running through the pandemic, the inn’s old-school charm and rumored ties to George Washington and John Quincy Adams now face a major setback. Fire crews contained the blaze by 5 PM Saturday, but utilities remain shut off until safety inspections are complete. Repairs are ready to begin once insurers assess the damage, with reopening hoped for in about a month—though Xu’s…
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