Fraunces Tavern - New York, NY
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N 40° 42.205 W 074° 00.682
18T E 583518 N 4506304
One of the oldest surviving buildings in the entire city.
Waymark Code: WMX5Y0
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2017
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Fraunces Tavern is a landmark museum and restaurant in New York City, situated at 54 Pearl Street at the corner of Broad Street. The location played a prominent role in history before, during and after the American Revolution, serving as a headquarters for George Washington, a venue for peace negotiations with the British, and housing federal offices in the Early Republic. It has been owned since 1904 by Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York Inc., which carried out a major conjectural reconstruction, and claim it is Manhattan's oldest surviving building. The museum interprets the building and its history, along with varied exhibitions of art and artifacts. The tavern is a tourist site and a part of the American Whiskey Trail and the New York Freedom Trail."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1671
Architectural Period/Style: Colonial
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Tavern
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
George Washington frequently visited
Listed Building Status (if applicable): NRHP
Main Material of Construction: Brick
Private/Public Access: Private
Admission Fee (if applicable): 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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