Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City Tavern
Independence National Historical Park
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023
1. City Tavern Marker
The elite of Philadelphia built this tavern to drink, dine, and dance—among their own.
Business and politics were on the menu and deals were often sealed with drinks. Delegates to the Continental Congress dined here, and in 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention adjourned here after four arduous months creating a new framework for government.
as you stand in the shadow of this reconstructed building, imagine the clanking of plates, rustling of newspapers, and murmurs of political discussions as elegantly dressed couples glide across the dance floor in the glow of candlelight.
City Tavern is no longer a working restaurant.
"We then rode into Town, and dirty, dusty, and fatigued as we were, we could not resist the Importunity, to go to the Tavern, the most genteel one in America."
- Diary of John Adams, August 29, 1774
Erected by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1774.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The City Tavern (here, next to this marker); John Drinker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hannah Callowhill Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); Slate Roof House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Bond House (within shouting distance of this marker); The names of the streets… (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023
2. City Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
