The oldest bar in every state
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The oldest bar in every state
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#2What I found interesting is how difficult “oldest” becomes to define once you look closely. Some places have very old buildings, others changed names or owners, and some even closed for a while before reopening.
It’s a nice example of how a simple historical ranking can turn into a question about what actually makes an institution the same institution over time.
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#3Re: Callahagn's in Mobile, AL starting as a "members only" club.
To quote Gene Hackman in "Mississippi Burning" - "Member of what?"
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#4It's really nice seeing those pubs the are really connected to a tumultuous history.
The oldest pub I've been not too far from is "The Old Ferry Boat Inn". The structure isn't that old, dating to the 17th Century. It is claimed to date to 560 AD, but if you believe that, I have a bridge (very old) I'd like to sell you.
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#5Re: Callahagn's in Mobile, AL starting as a "members only" club. To quote Gene Hackman in "Mississippi Burning" - "Member of what?"
Strange: of all things possibly connected you mentioned that movie and Gene Hackman. I've had both the brain w.r.t. to the current administration.
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#6King George in Bristol PA is quite a good place
"As George Washington's army approached Bucks County in 1781, the image of George II was replaced with a likeness of General Washington"
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#7setting aside my disappointment over DC's absence (I know the heading says "state" strictly but still ... ) Wyoming's is really a purpose-fitting one
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#8Warrens Tavern was surprisingly solid for what I expected to be a tourist trap
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#9setting aside my disappointment over DC's absence (I know the heading says "state" strictly but still ... ) Wyoming's is really a purpose-fitting one
It has to be Old Ebbitt Grill