Old State House

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9 expert reviews

“Boston's oldest public building (1713), this stately brick edifice headquartered British officials until the Revolution.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"This colonial-era landmark has one of the most recognizable facades in Boston, with its State Street gable adorned by a brightly gilded lion and unicorn, symbols of British imperial power." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Dating to 1713, the Old State House is Boston’s oldest surviving public building, where the Massachusetts Assembly used to debate the issues of the day before the revolution." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Boston Massacre took place outside the building in 1770, and on July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read from its balcony." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Oldest surviving public building in Boston."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The interior is embellished with murals, stained glass, columns, mosaic floors and carved Honduran mahogany paneling." Full review
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