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In 1679, John Clifford was licensed to keep a "victualing house" on the island. | In 1679, John Clifford was licensed to keep a "victualing house" on the island. | ||
Before the 1700's, another common name for these places was "ordinaries" or "inns" where people could get a drink and food especially travelers. | |||
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Revision as of 09:24, 14 September 2012
Taverns in Salem
Salem's first tavern was on Winter Island.
In 1679, John Clifford was licensed to keep a "victualing house" on the island.
Before the 1700's, another common name for these places was "ordinaries" or "inns" where people could get a drink and food especially travelers.
See Also
Annals of Salem Vol. I, p. 194, 416-25, 516
Essex Institute Historical Collection Vol. 3, p.110
