White Horse Tavern (Boston, Massachusetts)
Former tavern in Boston, Massachusetts, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The White Horse was a tavern in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 17th and 18th centuries. A well-known gathering place in colonial Boston, it "had a large square sign projecting over the footway, on which was delineated a white charger."[1] Located near Boylston Street, the White Horse was frequently mentioned as a wayfinder to other establishments nearby.
A number of taverns were clustered on old Newbury Street in the 18th century: Lamb Tavern, Liberty Tavern, and Red Lion.[2]
Prior to 1700, the White Horse was owned by the William Colburn (aka William Colburne) family.[citation needed] Under the ownership of Thomas Brattle (1700-ca.1740), the tavern was managed by Thomas Chamberlain (licensed in 1717), and William Cleeres (licensed in 1718).[citation needed] After Brattle, the tavern was owned by Jonathan Dwight (1740-ca.1765?).[citation needed] Managers included Mrs. Moulton (licensed in 1764).[citation needed] The next owner was Joseph Morton (1765–1791).[citation needed] In May, 1787, Israel Hatch of Attleboro took over as manager of the tavern.[3] Subsequent owners included Joseph Morton's son, Perez Morton (1791-1799); and Aaron Emmes (1799[4]).[5]
The White Horse is featured in a scene in the novel The Rebels: Or, Boston Before the Revolution by Lydia Maria Child (1850).
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