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Union Tavern

Milton, North Carolina
County of Caswell.
Main Street
National Register Number: 75001245
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Industry/Processing/Extract. - manufacturing. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2002.
Congressional District: NC-5 Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Being restored as a museum..

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 15, 1975):
Workshop of Thomas Day, early 19th-century free African-American cabinetmaker who achieved recognition for the superior quality of his craftmanship.

Condition:
The building lost its roof and interior wooden detailing from a fire. The roof has been replaced, and restoration of the interior is proceeding.

The State Legislature granted $40,000 for ongoing interior structural restoration. In 2000, the property also received a Save America's Treasures matching grant for $250,000 to complete restoration.


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