Fraunces Tavern (1762- )

Fraunces Tavern (1762- )

by SoConnie | Oct 24, 2007 | African American History, Places

Fraunces Tavern at 54 Pearl Street, New York City, New York, played an important role during the American Revolution.  Originally built in 1719 as a home to a New York colonial leader, it was sold at an auction to Samuel Fraunces (1722-95), a merchant of French-West...