MAAP | Mapping the African American Past

Fraunces Tavern - Long Room

Samuel Fraunces, known as “Black Sam,” bought 54 Pearl Street for a tavern in 1762. Well known in its day, Fraunces Tavern became famous for the history made there.

Creator: Richard Drew

Source: © AP Photo


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