3. Looking west to Summer St

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Looking west to Summer St.

At the end of this view of Old Kings Highway (Route 6A), the road curves to the right and Summer Street veers to the left. Throughout the 17th and 18th century, Summer Street was known as Hawes Lane, or the Hyannis Road. It took travelers from Yarmouth and Dennis to Hyannis, and was a very busy thoroughfare. Subsequently, many businesses were located on this well-traveled stretch of road including the Sears Tavern on the left (now the Old Yarmouth Inn) and Knowles store on the right (now Parnassus Book Service). Other businesses along this section included a milliner, cobbler, and the Village Hall. With a store, a tavern and a town pump located at this intersection, it was a popular place for weary travelers to stop, rest and take nourishment.