Watch to see how different the building looks today!
GAP Promo is
Located at 1 Washington in Gloucester, MA. A Location with a storied past
filled with history and community. It was the first brick building to be built
in the city.
It was built
in 1810 by James Tappan, a schoolteacher. Tappan operated Tappan's Hotel
on the premises, and it served as a major social center for the community.
Later owners also operated it as a hotel space, including one who gave it the
name "Puritan House"
After that it
was taken over as the Blackburn tavern; named after Howard Blackburn – a local
icon who despite losing his fingers at sea in 1883, prospered
as a businessman. Yearning for adventure, he twice
sailed single-handed (quite literally) across the Atlantic Ocean, overcoming his disability
and setting record times for the crossing.
Many people
still recall fondly their memories at the Blackburn Tavern. We often get
visitors who came to the building when they were younger to dance and drink
here, or to catch a concert or just to get some good food.
Today the
Blackburn Tavern his home to GAP Promo who is making history in its own right. Our
founder and president Gayle Piraino founded the company in 2006 bringing along
many years of experience with her. GAP Promo is a certified women-owned small
business with expertise in the food and beverage industry. February marked our
11th year. In our 11th year let us put our experience to
work for you! If you’re looking to buy custom products, visit us at www.gappromo.com and keep up to date with us
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