WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — ​Local leaders are celebrating The Eagle House in Williamsville being included in the state's historic business preservation registry.

The Eagle House tavern stood at its location on Main Street in the village for nearly 200 years before it was nominated for the registry by Assemblymember Karen McMahon.

She says while Williamsville grew into a thriving business community, the Eagle House has remained a constant source of support.

"I am thrilled that The Eagle House was accepted and added to the State Historic Business Registry," said Assemblymember McMahon. "The Eagle House has been a fixture on Main Street for generations, dating back to when Williamsville was a wagon stop on the way to and from the bustling Great Lakes hub of Buffalo. As Williamsville and Amherst have grown into a thriving suburb and business community, the Eagle House has remained a constant. I’m proud that my nomination for The Eagle House’s historic preservation was accepted, and confident that this designation will help it continue to serve the community for years to come."

And with this designation, McMahon says she is confident the local eatery will continue to serve neighbors for years to come.

"For 45 years, the Hanny Family has made The Eagle House more than just a business, it's a part of our family along with our entire staff," said Tricia Browne, owner and general manager of The Eagle House. "We are honored with receiving the Historic Business Designation from New York State through nomination by Assemblymember Karen McMahon. It's a labor of love and we feel like stewards of history taking care of such an important piece of history in our Village of Williamsville."

The state registry is meant to promote and assist businesses across New York that have been open for at least 50 years.

The Eagle House was founded by Oziel Smith in 1827, who bought 100 acres of land and the grist mill on the east side of Ellicott Creek.