Fraunces Tavern - NYC, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 40° 42.207 W 074° 00.685
18T E 583513 N 4506307
Fraunces Tavern, owned by Sons of the Revolution, played an important role both before and during the American Revolutionary War. The Tavern was even damaged by a British cannonball during the War.
Waymark Code: WMK42X
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
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The owners of this tavern claim it is the oldest standing building in New York City...built in 1719.
The tavern sign has two different depictions on either side. One side portrays a revolutionary soldier holding a musket and the other has a profile of George Washington.

Read about the Tavern's colorful history at (visit link)
Date of first pub on site: 1/1/1762

Name of Artist: Not listed

Date of current sign: Not listed
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