Fraunces Tavern Tallmadge Memorial - 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...and this sign is on the outside walls of the tavern.
Waymark Code: WMK636
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This bronze sign a bas relief depiction of Fredericks Samuel Tallmadge with the text “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
and below is the text:

"Erected in 1719 –.
Chamber of Commerce founded here 1768.
Washington’s Farewell to his Officers December 4th, 1783.
Centennial Celebration of Washington’s Farewell 1883.
Sons of the Revolution reorganized here December 4th, 1883.
Building purchased and restored by the Sons of the Revolution as a memorial to Fredericks Tallmadge 1905 Ceremony attending restoration, Dec. 4th, 1907."

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Type of Memorial: Plaque
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