William Pitt Tavern
by Joann Vitali
Title
William Pitt Tavern
Artist
Joann Vitali
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Photograph - Photography
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William Pitt Tavern, built in 1766 by John Stavers, is a building of special historical significance. It is located in the historical Strawbery Banke section in Portsmouth, NH.
Stavers, an Englishman, was in Portsmouth by 1750. That year he opened a public house, an inn and tavern, on Queen Street (now State Street) under the sign of the Earl of Halifax. Taverns such as Stavers' provided lodgings for travellers, but were equally important as gathering places for the local citizenry. They served many of the same functions in New England as the coffee houses did in old England. The Tavern played a vital role in the community as a clearing house for information. Here newspapers could be found, local news and gossip exchanged, politics discussed, business deals confirmed. It also served as a meeting place for special groups.
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April 26th, 2013
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