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The historic Fraunces Tavern, after surviving the Revolutionary War, nearly poured its last round thanks to a domestic invader: Hurricane Sandy.

When the floodwaters receded from the 250-year-old lower Manhattan landmark, owner Eddie Traverse surveyed $200,000 in damages — without any flood insurance.

“For a couple of days, we were feeling the gloom,” Traverse said Tuesday. “But now we know we will get back. When you put it in perspective, we are here to fight another day.”

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/fraunces-tavern-poured-article-1.1205443#ixzz2CqsQb3dG

The tavern was one of Claus van Clyne's favorites, and Jake Gibbs liked to lurk in its shadows . . .