How Old Is Ropewalk?

How Old Is Ropewalk?

In 1995, Brothers Bill and Marc McFaul and their youngest sister, Linda in '04, started renovating this unassuming but proud collection of spaces. One expansion into a warehouse addition behind the bar revealed a well used but regal workspace.

What does the word ropewalk mean?

: a long covered walk, building, or room where ropes are manufactured.

How long is a ropewalk?

The ropewalk is a quarter of a mile long, long enough to make 220 meter lengths of rope. This length is enough to anchor a ship in 40 fathoms of water.

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