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Fraunces Tavern Tallmadge Memorial

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Fraunces Tavern was erected in 1719. The Chamber of Commerce was founded here in 1768. Washington gave his farewell to his officers here on December 4th, 1783. The centennial celebration of Washington’s farewell took place here in 1883. The Sons of the Revolution were reorganized here on December 4th, 1883. The building was purchased and restored by the Sons of the Revolution as a memorial to Frederick S. Tallmadge in 1905, and a ceremony attending the restoration was held on December 4th, 1907.
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