This is the City Tavern in Philadelphia. This tavern was at the center of the America Revolution because of its location. This tavern was located in Philadelphia, towards the center of the city. It was this tavern that people like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere frequented. Paul Revere came to this tavern, along with others, to discuss Philadelphia's options concerning the movements of he British Army. It was in this tavern that George Washington and other delegates stayed in during the First Continental Congress, as well as delegations after the new nation was formed. People came to this tavern to discuss political ideas while having a drink. The City Tavern was an influential building during, and after the American Revolution.
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