Title
Old Tavern, 2800 28th Avenue
Subject
Taverns (Inns)
Description
The Old Tavern was originally located on the north side of University Boulevard between Lurleen Wallace North and South (Broad Street between 25th Avenue and 26th Avenue). It was built in 1827 by William Dunton, a hotel proprietor. Many state legislators, state officials, lobbyists and others stayed in the hotel due to its convenient location to the State Capitol. Governor John Gayle (1831-1835) lived in the tavern. Gayle found the hotel residence convenient since his family lived in Greensboro.
In 1964, the Old Tavern was deeded to the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society with the provision that it be moved to another site. The building was moved to the far end of University Boulevard near Capitol Park in 1966.
In 1964, the Old Tavern was deeded to the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society with the provision that it be moved to another site. The building was moved to the far end of University Boulevard near Capitol Park in 1966.
Creator
The Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa News
Contributor
Betty Slowe (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
1087
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph