The foundations of the c. 1670-1706 Lovelace Tavern are displayed
under see-through panels at 85 Broad Street in New York City.
Sometimes condensation collects on the panels and it is difficult
to see the explanatory text beneath the "glass." At other times,
the angle of the sun prevents viewers from seeing much. But
altogether it is very popular. An 18th century cistern belonging
to the Phillipse family is also similarly displayed nearby. It is
surrounded by brick instead of a fence and people often perch
upon the brick ledge. A concise explanation of the entire area
(once the Dutch "Stadt Huys" and Lovelace Tavern) and
archaeological site is engraved/etched on a large brass stele
near the sidewalk and draws viewers' eyes.

Diane Dallal
Curator of Archaeology
South St. Seaport Museum
17 State St.
NY, NY 1004
engraved/etched (?) on a large metal tablet
"John M. Foster" wrote:
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