Broad Street, Fraunces Tavern

The Fraunces Tavern, at 54 Pearl Street seen from Broad Street. Colorized postcard (tinted halftone) by Haberman, Bronx, New York, published in 1908 or before (in 1908 a fire escape was installed on the 58 Pearl Street front, not in this image). Original title: Fraunce's Tavern, Broad & Pearl Sts., New York.

The original building was erected in 1719 as a family residence. It became a tavern after being purchased by Samuel Fraunces, in 1762. The building was restored in 1906/1907.

In the second half of 18th century, it housed federal offices and it was the place of some historical meetings, including with George Washington in the Long Room.