Fraunces Tavern Museum
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Name:
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Category:
Museum
Address and Directions:
54 Pearl Street,
New York, NY 10004-2429
Contact:
Phone: 212-425-1778
Fax: 212-509-3467
URL:
http://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
Fraunces Tavern is a survivor of the early days of New York City. Built in 1719 as an elegant residence for the merchant Stephan Delancey and his family, the home was purchased by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces in 1762, who turned it into one of the most popular taverns of the day. Though best known as the site where Washington gave his farewell address to the officers of the Continental Army in 1783, the tavern also played a significant role in pre-Revolutionary activities. After the war, when New York was the nation's first capital, the tavern was rented to the new government to house the offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs (today's State Department).
In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern and hired preservation architect William Mersereau to return the building to its colonial appearance. Fraunces Tavern Museum opened to the public in 1907.
Today, the museum complex includes four 19th century buildings in addition to the 18th century Fraunces Tavern building.
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Neighborhood, Area:
Financial District, Manhattan
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