Olde City Tavern in Phila.

by **CodeRed68** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:04 pm

So I am going to this restaurant tonight in Philly's olde city section. It is the City Tavern and it was built in 1773. Although the current building is an exact reconstruction completed in 1976 due to a fire in 1834 and storefronts being built in it's place.
Figures from history, mainly the American Revolution, that gathered there include George Washington, Paul Revere, John Adams and members of the Continental Congress.
Anyway, I thought any history buffs or anyone interested in this kind of stuff might find this interesting.

http://www.citytavern.com/history.htm

by **SavageParrot** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:16 pm

Ha there is a pub in my town that was founded in the 1400's. You guys are n00bs

by **LordShard** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:24 pm

Originally posted by SavageParrot
Ha there is a pub in my town that was founded in the 1400's. You guys are n00bs

Do you really want to be in a building that old?

by **SavageParrot** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:26 pm

It's perfectly safe.

by **LordShard** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:31 pm

No it isn't!

by **SavageParrot** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:33 pm

Ha ha I got it wrong as well, it was actually built in 1309

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Description:

"If you are looking for something a little different The Olde Black Bear may fit the bill. Built in 1308 it is the oldest pub in Gloucestershire, set on the High Street with the only beer garden in Tewkesbury which leads down to the River Avon. There is a play area with a slide etc. and the children can feed the ducks too! It was originally a Coaching House and part of the pub is the converted stable where they used to draw in the horse and wagons. Nowadays it is highly traditional with beams throughout and having the odd three ghosts, a cavalier and an old lady to name but two! Paul and April are keen on offering the best real ales which can be chosen from a good selection. Traditional English food is freshly prepared and cooked to order from local produce whenever possible and can be served outside if the weather is right! The pub gets involved with all sorts of local events from medieval and water festivals to Morris dancing just outside! We have a large regulars following of all ages coming to enjoy the warmth of this cosy pub. Why not join them soon and become a regular yourself!"

by **gowhitesox99** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:41 pm

parrott the front of that building looks unstable, dont lean on it

***edit*** the street looks very clean though...

by **Trash Can** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:03 pm

Originally posted by gowhitesox99
parrott the front of that building looks unstable, dont lean on it

My thoughts exactly! Do they allow breathing in that building?

by **CodeRed68** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:06 pm

Parrot, that is great. It amazes me you can still go somewhere, have dinner in a building from 1309. Yea, us americans have nothing compared to you europeans.

by **Hunter/Killer** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:39 pm

There is not a straight beam in the pic! Check out the sag in the roof and the cracks in the wall! The only thing holding that place together is all the beer that has been spilt over the years

In the New England area we have attractions dating back to the 1600. If you want to talk native there are Indian sites that are much older.

by **cavalierlwt** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:49 pm

Originally posted by SavageParrot
Description:

" having the odd three ghosts, a cavalier and an old lady to name but two! "

Hey, it's got a cavalier, my kind of place! :beer:

by **SavageParrot** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:12 pm

You americans are so paranoid. It's better constructed than most timber frame modern constructions. And that roof is pretty damn straight compared so some of the ones I have seen from that period. The wonders of building in oak rather than cheap ass pine.

by **CodeRed68** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:17 pm

Originally posted by SavageParrot
You americans are so paranoid. It's better constructed than most timber frame modern constructions. And that roof is pretty damn straight compared so some of the ones I have seen from that period. The wonders of building in oak rather than cheap ass pine.

That is evident by the fact that is is 700 years old and not only still standing, but able to provide a business.

by **Rand0m** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:20 pm

guess when your drinking you don't give a shit what kind of shape the place your drinking in is.

yea we have some old places here in new england and in my state of Massachusetts. salem is a big tourist attraction and it's about 15 minutes from here, maybe 20.

by **cavalierlwt** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:27 pm

Originally posted by CodeRed68
That is evident by the fact that is is 700 years old and not only still standing, but able to provide a business.

That would be my take on it.

Olde City Tavern in Phila.

Olde City Tavern in Phila.

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