Boston refers to this historic building as the "Old State House since it is the older of 2 buildings. The "New State House" was built in 1797 (only in Boston would a building over 200 years old be referred as "New").
This is one of my favorite spots in Boston. The Declaration of Independence was read to the the public on July 18, 1776. Each 4th of July, the tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence is renewed.
Directly infront of the balcony is the site of the Boston Massacre where 5 colonists were killed by British soldiers. The term "massacre" was used by Paul Revere and Sam Adams to fan the flames toward independence from Mother England.
Although my favorite story is that this great building began to decay over the years, and plans were made to demolish the building (ca. 1870). A Historical society in Chicago learned of Bostons plans to demolish this historic building and made an offer to purchase the building and ship it "brick-by-brick" to Chicago where it can stand as a symbol of the American Revolution. It wasn't until the offer was made that Boston realized that they "loved" this building, and there was no way they could part with it.
So the building was saved for another 130+ years and counting.
5 comments:
I am glad I discovered your blog and that you have joined the blog world. I look forward to keeping up with what is going on in your world. You need to let others know about it.
Yay!!! you 2 have a blog also! We loved seeing The Old State House and other historical sites with you last year. You were a great tour guide. We look forward to keeping in touch with both of though through this new blogging thing.
Hey Putz!
It's good to see you online. I can see your wife had a hand in choosing the title, 'cause otherwise it probably would have been "the adventures of Chunk and his woman", or something similar.
WELCOME!!! Now we just need mom on here for the Johnson family. Actually this weekend I am setting it up for her soooo we shall be complete. Miss you tons. Love you both!
So, glad that you have joined the blogging world! It will be nice to keep up on your adventures! Feel free to check in on our family through the blog as well. Love ya Keli
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