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May 3, 2024 · Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the Marines, will find new life in Philadelphia. It is one of the nation's most historic buildings that existed for nearly 100 years at the intersection of Water...
May 14, 2024 · A pencil drawing of the old Tun Tavern in Philadelphia/Public Domain The fabled location where Nichols carried out his Congressional charge is now under Interstate 95; a nearby historical...
May 6, 2024 · Tun Tavern, a legendary tavern and brewery from Philadelphia’s colonial era, is set to be rebuilt near its historic location in Old City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Originally built in 1686 on the Delaware River waterfront , Tun Tavern was the birthplace of several organizations in the 18th century, including the Marine Corps .
May 14, 2024 · The legendary location where Nichols carried out his Congressional duties is now located beneath Interstate 95. A nearby historical marker notes that the Tun Tavern existed from his 1693 to 1781 years.
May 19, 2024 · The site of the original Tun Tavern is identified by a historical marker in Philadelphia's Old City. The establishment served as the Marine Corps' birthplace and holds a special significance in American military history. From its founding in 1775 to its modern revival plans.
May 7, 2024 · All that remains of the historic birthplace is a marker where Tun Tavern once sat. Its original site near the waterfront is now occupied by Interstate 95. Almost as old as the English presence in the New World, Tun Tavern was founded just three years after the city of Philadelphia itself.
May 23, 2024 · Tun Tavern, another significant meeting place for the founding fathers, burned down in 1781 towards the end of the Revolutionary War. Although it may never be rebuilt on its original site, a memorial plaque near the original location pays tribute to the tavern’s importance in American history.
