Old State House
Historic Buildings: Museum
Historic Buildings: Museum
Dates
- Constructed, 1713
- Renovation, 1830
- Renovation, 1882
- Renovation, 1992
Landmark Designations
- National Register of Historic Places
- National Historic Parks
- National Historic Landmark
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Description
ABOUT THE OLD STATE HOUSE
Built in 1713 as the center of government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in Boston. It was built on the site of Boston's first Town House, which was completed in 1658 and subsequently burned in 1711.
Following the Revolution, the building served as the seat of Massachusetts government until January 11, 1798, when all government functions migrated to the new State House was built on Beacon Hill....
Built in 1713 as the center of government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in Boston. It was built on the site of Boston's first Town House, which was completed in 1658 and subsequently burned in 1711.
Following the Revolution, the building served as the seat of Massachusetts government until January 11, 1798, when all government functions migrated to the new State House was built on Beacon Hill....
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Location
206 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02109
United States
Boston, MA 02109
United States
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