Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Front Door of Gadsby's Tavern

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

1. The Front Door of Gadsby's Tavern Marker

Inscription. This Doorway was returned to Gadsby's Tavern From the Metropolitan Museum by Charles Beatty Moore, Colonel. U.S.A. Retired (1881-1951) in 1949 by the Alexandria Assocation. 1949 marked the Bicentennial of Alexandria's Founding.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 38° 48.339′ N, 77° 2.611′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is at the intersection of North Royal Street and Caneron Street, on the right when traveling south on North Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 North Royal Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gadsby’s Tavern (here, next to this marker); The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well (a few steps from this marker); The Memorial Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Restored Government of Virginia (a few steps from this marker); Alexandria Post No. 24, American Legion (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Gadsby's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexandria, Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased the original eighteenth-century front door of the City Tavern in 1917 when it also bought the upstairs ballroom. At that time the door had already been moved to the Cameron Street side of the rundown building. Colonel Moore bought the door in 1949 and gave it to The Alexandria Association who re-installed it at Gadsby's Tavern.

Also see . . .
1. Charles Beatty Moore. West Point Biography. (Submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

2. The Alexandria Ballroom. in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

The Front Door of Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

2. The Front Door of Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant

Elaborately Carved Cornice image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

3. Elaborately Carved Cornice

George Ate Here image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

4. George Ate Here

The founding fathers worked up a real appetite gaining our country's independence. So chances are, they also knew a thing or two about where to eat. Come dine where Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison , and Monroe ate. Secret Service not required.
Gadsby's Tavern, Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.