Fraunces Tavern Tallmadge Memorial - NYC, NY
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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: WMK5VW
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2014
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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."
Group that erected the marker: Sons of the Revolution
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
54 Pearl Street
New York City, NY USA
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