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Fraunces Tavern

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1991 · 166 S 2nd St., (just W of Dock St.) Philadelphia

Here stood Fraunces Tavern, established by Samuel Fraunces after moving from New York where he had operated a famous tavern. He served as George Washington's chief cook, 1790-94, while the President lived in Philadelphia.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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