Colonial Tavern
In 1800, the '76 House began to operate exclusively as a tavern, and began to offer accommodation. Over the past two hundred years, the '76 House has accommodated every General of the west wing of the Continental Army, including Commander-in-Chief General George Washington.
The '76 House is one of America's oldest taverns, and is the only colonial tavern to have continually provided services in the same unaltered structure for the past 325 years. The building is located on 110 Main St, Tappan, New York. In 1987 Rob Norden purchased and restored the restaurant which is now owned and operated by his son.
The '76 House is a contributing property to the Tappan Historic District.
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—Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1894–1961)
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)