Brashear House. John A. Brashear, astronomer, educator, was born here 1840. His grandfather kept the Brashear House, a leading tavern. In 1825 Lafayette spoke from its doorway to the people of Brownsville. 517-523 Main St. (old US 40), Brownsville, PA by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Colour: blue Wikimedia: Flickr: Google Streetview OpenStreetMap