Bull's Head Tavern, Colonial tavern on Bowery, Manhattan, United States.
Description
The Bull's Head Tavern was a colonial drinking establishment located on Bowery Street with multiple floors. Its interior featured exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and period-appropriate furnishings throughout.
History
George Washington used the location as his temporary military headquarters in 1783 after the British evacuation of New York City. The tavern thus became part of the city's founding period.
Culture
The tavern was a common meeting place where merchants and butchers from the neighborhood gathered for business and conversation. It functioned as the social hub of the area during its time.
Practical
The tavern was located in a central part of Manhattan, making it easily accessible to visitors at the time. Its position on Bowery Street provided convenient connections to other parts of the city.
Did you know?
The establishment moved to Third Avenue and East 23rd Street in 1813 as development expanded northward. This relocation marked the beginning of commercial growth in Manhattan's northern neighborhoods.
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