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    Fraunces Tavern Joins List of Historic Restaurant Closures

    lseult/flickrFraunces Tavern​Fraunces Tavern has been around since 1762. The Chamber of Commerce was formed there, and George Washington was a loyal patron. But almost 250 years of history is apparently no match for a crap economy: This Saturday, the restaurant will shut its doors, possibly fo ... More >>

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