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Followup: Possible Revolutionary War-Era Relics at 50 Bowery

It's been about three weeks since photos first surfaced indicating that remnants from the Revolutionary War-era Bull's Head Tavern might still lay below 50 Bowery, a demolition site just below Canal Street.  Here are the latest developments. Last month, local...

Landmarks Commission: No Jurisdiction to Mandate Historic Site Survey at 50 Bowery

We have been following developments at 50 Bowery, where preservationists hope a demolition/construction project will be halted long enough to investigate a potentially major historical discovery.  We learned a bit more information yesterday afternoon regarding the city's stance on...

Photos: Possible Evidence of Bull’s Head Tavern Beneath 50 Bowery

On Sunday, we reported that a local preservationist had possibly uncovered evidence of the Revolutionary War-era Bull's Head Tavern beneath the Bowery.  The New York Times has now picked up on the story and that preservationist, Adam Woodward, has...

Remnants From Bull’s Head Tavern May Have Been Found Beneath Bowery Demolition Site

Lower East Side preservationists are buzzing this weekend about a potentially blockbuster discovery. This photo, they believe, may offer proof that remnants still exist from the Bull's Head Tavern, one of the most historically significant sites from 18th century New...
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