Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fraunces Tavern
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
1. Fraunces Tavern Marker
Plaque provided by the New York Community Trust, 1976
Erected 1976 by New York Community Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1947.
Location. 40° 42.205′ N, 74° 0.685′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fraunces Tavern Tallmadge Memorial (here, next to this marker); Fraunces Tavern Block Historic District (a few steps from this marker); First Church on Manhattan Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The Archaeology of the Stadt Huys Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Hoog Straat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Huguenot Church in New York City (about 300 feet away); Stone Street Historic District (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Veterans Plaza (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. Two additional Revolutionary War Heritage Trail markers are located just inside the doorway to Fraunces Tavern's resturant. The top one has the text "This Tavern, operated by Samuel Fraunces, was a center of political activity. General Washington said farewell to his Continental Army officers at this site."
The other contains the text "Fraunces Tavern is a survivor of the early days of New York City. Built in 1719 as an elegant residence for the Delancey family, the home was purchased in 1762 by Samuel Fraunces, who turned it into one of the
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
2. Marker on Pearl Street
During the 1770’s the tavern was the home of a number of prominent organizations, including the New York City Chamber of Commerce, the Sons of Liberty and the New York Provincial Congress. After the war, when New York was the nation’s first capital, the tavern housed the offices of the Departments of Treasury, War (today’s Defense Department), and Foreign Affairs (today’s State Department).
In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern and restored 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."
Regarding Fraunces Tavern. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. It is the Fraunces Tavern marker in Philadelphia.
Also see . . .
1. Fraunces Tavern Museum. (Submitted on November 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
3. Fraunces Tavern
On December 4, 1783, General George Washington said farewell to his generals on the second floor of this tavern.
2. Fraunces Tavern - Hangout of Sons Of Liberty; Hosted Washington, Several Cabinet Departments. New York Freedom Trail website. (Submitted on November 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The New York Community Trust. A long-time crusader for preservation, the Municipal Art Society joined with The Trust in 1956 to begin the “Landmarks of New York” project. (Submitted on October 27, 2009.)
4. Wikipedia Entry. “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” (Submitted on November 18, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)
5. The 1719 Fraunces Tavern -- No. 54 Pearl Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
4. Fraunces Tavern Marker
The "Long Room," where Washington gave his farewell to his generals is in the bottom right windows of this photo.
1866 Engraving by Phillip Brown from an 1865 Painting by Alonzo Chappel via Wikipedia Commons
5. "Washington’s Farewell to His Officers."
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2017
6. General Washington in the Long Room
Gen. Washington(Ian Kahn) bids his officers farewell in the Long Room in Fraunces Tavern. Ian Kahn portrayed Washington in the AMC series TURN: Washington's Spies.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
7. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Marker in Fraunces Tavern
This marker is inside of Fraunces Tavern. It features a map of New York State indicating the location of Revolutionary War Heritage Sites.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
8. Another Marker Inside Fraunces Tavern
This marker is also located inside the tavern. It features a picture of Samuel Fraunces, a painting of George Washington's December 4, 1783 Farewell, and a present day photograph of the "Long Room," where the farewell took place.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
9. Fraunces Tavern Doorway
The two Revolutionary War Heritage Trail markers are located just inside this doorway to Fraunces Tavern.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
10. New Fraunces Tavern Marker
This national treasure
has been listed on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1719
Photographed By Desi Becker
11. Fraunces Tavern Marker
Photographed By R. C., July 18, 2009
12. Fraunces Tavern Tallmadge Marker (detail)
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,899 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on March 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on November 18, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6. submitted on December 5, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 10. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11. submitted on October 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 12. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
