Oldest New York bar the Fraunces Tavern shut down after massive Sandy damage

I just read on Fraunces' website that they now have power restored. Thank you to all the people working to restore everything in New York City and everywhere that Sandy hit.

Over the centuries, many people have worked to save and restore Fraunces Tavern. In May 1901, when the Tavern was in danger of being torn down for city expansion, the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society and the Board of Public Improvements brought a resolution to the City to purchase the half block site of the Tavern "as a museum for Revolutionary relics." Not only was the Tavern the site of General Washington's farewell supper with his staff when he gave his farewell address, but also it had been the center of New York City's commerce. In 1768, the Chamber of Commerce was founded on the site. I hope New Yorkers will bring it back again-- perhaps with help from government grants for preservation of historic sites?

One of a million sad stories from the storms that hit NYC. FEMA probably has bigger things to do than help a tavern, even a historic one. There are a ton of places still flooded and with damage. The VA hospital on 25th Street still has a flooded basement, no electricity, no running water so the disabled Vets have to go to the Bronx or Brooklyn for treatment. I bet it'll reopen. Capitalism says that if Travers can't fix it someone will buy it from him and fix it themselves.

I agree with cillowen that the point man should be contacted immediately. When I was in college I had a summer job on Broad St. and walked by the Tavern several times a week. Sure hope it gets rebuilt.

fema if they properly understood the significence of this bar seeped in the history of the nation and were they not enlightened a call to sean whom obama identified as his point man should do the trick.

I hope that Eddie is able to reopen...Fraunces Tavern is one of the greatest landmarks in lower Manhattan...I went there many times when I was working in NYC.

Eddie, wish you the best and hope you can re-open soon. I have spent many evenings inbibing in your historic establishment.