Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall (/ˈfænjəl/ or /ˈfænəl/; previously /ˈfʌnəl/) is a marketplace and meeting hall located near the waterfront and today's Government Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. Opened in 1742, it was the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis, and others encouraging independence from Great Britain. It is now part of Boston National Historical Park and a well-known stop on the Freedom Trail. It is sometimes referred to as "the Cradle of Liberty," though the building and location have ties to slavery.
Faneuil Hall | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
Faneuil Hall today, east side | |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°21′36.0″N 71°03′22.5″W |
| Built | 1742 |
| Architect | John Smibert; Charles Bulfinch |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000368 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | October 9, 1960 |
In 2008, Faneuil Hall was rated number 4 in "America's 25 Most Visited Tourist Sites" by Forbes Traveler.
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