Fraunces Tavern
Fraunces Tavern is a museum and restaurant in New York City, situated at 54 Pearl Street at the corner of Broad Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution. At various points in its history, Fraunces Tavern served as a headquarters for George Washington, a venue for peace negotiations with the British, and housing federal offices in the Early Republic.
Fraunces Tavern Block | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
New York City Historic District No. 0994
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North and west fronts of Fraunces Tavern on Pearl Street at Broad Street | |
| Location | Bounded by Pearl Street, Coenties Slip, Water Street and Broad Street, New York, NY |
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| Built | Various |
| Architect | Various |
| Architectural style | Various |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000957 |
| NYCHD No. | 0994 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 28, 1977 |
| Designated NYCHD | November 14, 1978 |
Fraunces Tavern | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
New York City Landmark No. 0030
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West front of Fraunces Tavern on Broad Street | |
| Location | 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY |
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| Coordinates | 40°42′12″N 74°0′41″W |
| Built | 1719 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000140 |
| NYCL No. | 0030 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 6, 2008 |
| Designated NYCL | November 23, 1965 |
Fraunces Tavern 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. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a New York City designated landmark. In addition, the block on which Fraunces Tavern is located is a National Historic Landmark District and a New York City designated landmark district.