The Tavern opened in 1948 in downtown State College. Daugherty and his partner Bill Tucker bought the restaurant in 1980, and purchased the building a year later.

Pat Daugherty, owner of The Tavern in State College, died. He was known for being community oriented, his love of Penn State and creating a welcoming environment for people to dine in at.

The Tavern opened in 1948 in downtown State College. Daugherty and his partner Bill Tucker bought the restaurant in 1980, and purchased the building a year later.

Penn State is again offering money to State College taverns that close or refuse to sell alcohol for State Patty's Day, but this year taverns will be paid between $2,500 and $7,500 - depending on ...