I’m Mark, representing Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern in Herndon, Virginia, and I’m looking for a seasoned Wikipedia contributor to craft and publish a fully compliant article that documents our restaurant’s rich history. Primary purpose The page must focus on chronicling the tavern rather than promoting it. Our goal is to capture: • Founding and early years—Jimmy Cirrito's background, his inspiration for opening a Buffalo-themed gathering spot, and the initial challenges he overcame. • Significant milestones and awards earned over nearly three decades in business. • Ongoing community engagement and what it means to succeed as a locally owned establishment. Scope of work 1. Source gathering: Locate, vet, and cite reliable secondary sources (newspapers, magazines, books, reputable blogs, TV features, etc.) that establish notability. 2. Article drafting: Write the page in neutral, encyclopedic tone with clear sections such as History, Awards & Recognition, Community Involvement, and References. 3. Compliance check: Ensure every claim is referenced and the draft passes Wikipedia’s verifiability, notability, and conflict-of-interest standards. 4. Submission & publishing: Upload the article through your own autoconfirmed (or higher) editor account, address reviewer feedback, and achieve live status. 5. Post-launch support: Monitor the page for 30 days, responding to talk-page queries or flagging issues that might arise. Acceptance criteria • Article lives on en.wikipedia.org with no “peacock” tags, neutrality issues, or deletion nominations within the first month. • Minimum of 15 high-quality citations spanning at least five distinct, independent sources. • All images (if included) licensed for Wikimedia Commons with correct attribution. If you have a track record of successful page creations and understand the nuances of restaurant-industry topics, let’s talk. History: The town of Herndon sits on land that once belonged to Robert "King" Carter, Jr. and Thomas Barnes through King's grants. Originally a small crossroads and farming community, it began to grow in importance as the port city of Alexandria was looking to expand the Loudon and Hampshire railroad during the mid 1850s. The rail depot was built in 1857 and the rail lines reached Herndon in 1859. More buildings and stores were built as people moved into the area. Soon a small town developed with dairy farming as the main industry. On July 13, 1858, the town was named Herndon after Captain William Lewis Herndon, a Naval hero who went down with his ship, the Central America, on September 12, 1857. The building you are in is believed to have been built in 1897 and was originally both a Tavern and General Store. Many tenants and businesses have come and gone since 1897, including a grocery store, sporting goods store, and a butcher shop! Some local residents will tell you the story of Walter, a friendly ghost who resides here at Jimmy's! After signing the lease on November 11th, 1996, and after countless hours of planning and renovating, proprietors Jimmy, Maureen and Kelsey Cirrito opened Jimmy's doors on May 29th, 1997, and are happy to have become a part of Herndon's rich and diverse history. We at Jimmy's sincerely hope you'll enjoy the oak, brass and antiques, as well as our commitment to impeccable service and products. The Buffalo Wing and Beer Garden! Our good neighbors at Tele-Fix TV repair service retired in 2013 after 43 years in business, leaving us with an opportunity to expand our dining area, build a new kitchen and open an outdoor beer garden. We completed the project in 2018 and have aptly named the new dining room "The Buffalo Wing!" We also occupy the building next door to us on Spring Street, formally "Hazel's Diner." Our future plans include renovating "Hazel's" into a small microbrewery! We thank you for choosing Jimmy's and for helping keep the dream alive! Web Site: http://www.jimmystavern.com Herndon Historical Society Links: http://www.herndonhistoricalsociety.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16KqnvyJTG/ https://www.facebook.com/jimmycirrito/posts/10162601532369124 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19ESFuwD3L/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1AdCTrNbXh/ Food Awards: Best Cheesesteak award: https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/food-news/2024/02/26/jimmys-old-town-tavern-wins-nova-wars-cheesesteak-edition/ Best Wings in Northern Virginia won five times in a row: https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/food-news/2024/04/09/jimmys-old-town-tavern-wins-nova-wars-wings-edition/#