Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1904 The Old Tun Tavern Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1904 Old Tun Tavern Bar. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Founded in 1686, the Old Tun Tavern is considered one of the birthplaces of the Freemason social fraternity in the United States and is traditionally regarded as the site of the first recruitment drive for the United States Marine Corps. This event took place during the early years of the American Revolution, as the colonies sought freedom from British rule. Located at the intersection of King Street and Tel Alley, the tavern was named after an Old English word referring to a keg or barrel of beer or ale. The Old Tun Tavern gained popularity and became a gathering place for numerous organizations that would go on to influence the American colonies prior to the Declaration of Independence and the ensuing war for liberty.
In 1756, the Old Tun Tavern was used by Benjamin Franklin to recruit for the Pennsylvania militia, which was deployed to address conflicts in the western portion of the state involving Indigenous groups. In homage to the Tun Tavern, the United States Marine Corps National Museum in Quantico, Virginia, features menu items inspired by what would have been served there in 1775, offering visitors a taste of early American cuisine.
This engraving by Albert Moerk, created in 1904, bears a distinctive aesthetic and classic style. It depicts the tavern after more than 150 years of operation and immediately transports the viewer back in time, illustrating the historical importance and legacy of the Old Tun Tavern.
