SAT Question 6d247c13: Form Structure And Sense answer and explanation

English - Form Structure And Sense - Finite And Nonfinite Verb Forms
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The Boston Saloon was one of the most popular African American–owned establishments in nineteenth-century Nevada. ______ by businessman William A.G. Brown, the saloon was known to offer elegant accommodations and an inclusive environment.
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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?