Keywords: Demuth Shop Lancaster PA.jpg 79002256 en Demuth Tobacco Shop in Lancaster Pennsylvania at 25 E King Street in Lancaster Pennsylvania Claims to be the oldest tobacco shop in the United States Founded by Christopher Demuth in 1770 and operated by him until 1815 At least 5 generations of the Demuth family operated the store though at least 1937 Also home of the modernist painter Charles Demuth unclear whether his studio was in this building or next door Now an art museum of Charles Demuth's paintings Also part of the Lancaster Historic District on the NRHP since November 15 1979 The historic district is roughly bounded by Howard Avenue Queen Church Duke Chestnut and Plum Streets 2011-08-11 own Smallbones cc-zero National Register of Historic Places in Lancaster County Pennsylvania Tobacco its History and Associations Historic districts in Lancaster County Pennsylvania Charles Demuth Lancaster Pennsylvania Family businesses |