Old State House - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Boston's oldest public building was the site of the city's first reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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- ... the 1st major battle of the Revolution and site of devastating losses to the British), and visited the Old State House (built in 1713 and served as colonial and state government building), Faneuil Hall ( old market building built ...
- ... Other historical buildings to see in Boston are the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence was first proclaimed to the citizens of Boston, and Faneuil Hall, ...
- ... We saw where the first martyrs of the revolution were shot outside the Old State House in the famous Boston Massacre -- this title and publicity was a clear example of early propaganda ...
- ... From there it was not far to the Old State House ...
- ... I hopped off at the stop near the old state house and site of the Boston Massacre ...
- ... The tour included the State House, Park Street Church, the Old State House, the Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, and Paul Revere House ...
- ... The Old South Meeting House, the Old Corner Bookstore, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the list goes on and it was all good but still very wet even under a tarpaulin ...
- ... (If we did that in LA, we'd lose half our tourists) We saw Paul Revere's house, the Old State House where they read the Constitution for the first time in Boston in July of 1776, the Boston Massacare site, Fanuile ...
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- Old State House, downtown by Jamiemeasures from a blog titled Brits...don't say 'cheers'...
- The Old State House by Lynsey from a blog titled Boston
- Boston Old State House by Exploreamerica from a blog titled Boston and surrounding sites
- Boston Old State House by Markandjen from a blog titled Beantown!!
- Old State House - Info by Thesullivans from a blog titled Day 63 - Take me out to the ball game!
- The Old State House by Toddfamily from a blog titled Brownstone Boston & the New England Coast
- The Old State House by Royv1 from a blog titled Along The Freedom Trail
- The Old State House by Sjclynn from a blog titled Two if by sea
- B. Old state house by Neilandamy from a blog titled A first glimpse of old New England
- Old State House by Chrisweems from a blog titled Real live American History BOSTON
- Old State House by Grisafan from a blog titled Destinazione Boston
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- Old State House by Wsult3 from a blog titled Boston and the Freedom Trail
- Old State House by Thesullivans from a blog titled Day 63 - Take me out to the ball game!
- Old State House by Simf2p from a blog titled Freedom Trail
- Old State House by Ellenwillow from a blog titled Stalker squirrel on Boston Common
USA: Old State House of Massachusetts in Boston (2/2) 2010-09-15(Wed)1300hrs
- The red brick Old State House of Massachusetts building was built in 1712-13. The General Courts and the first elected legislature in the New World met here during colonial times. The assembly was notable for its first instance of public galleries in the English-speaking world. For this reason, this building is often regarded as the cradle of American democracy. The Boston Massacre occurred in front of the building on Devonshire Street on March 5th 1770. On July 18th 1776 the United States Declaration of Independence was read by Colonel Thomas Crafts from this balcony to much excited crowds. The roof above the balcony holds today the British Royal Coat of Arms featuring the Lion of the English Royal Family and the Unicorn of the Scottish Royal Family that had officially merged in 1707, but at one time when anti-British sentiments were rampant, the Court of Arms was removed and concealed from public view. Being the oldest surviving public building in Boston, it is one of the most important historic landmarks currently operated by the Bostonian Society. There have been a number of repairing and restoration works done to the building. In 1904 the site underwent a major change when underground rail network came under the building and the station by the name of State came into existence. State station today is the interchange of Blue and Orange lines.
- Le bâtiment de briques rouges, l'Ancien Capitole de Massachusetts a été construit en 1712-13. Les tribunaux généraux et le pouvoir législatif élu la première fois dans le Nouveau Monde ont rencontré ici à l'époque coloniale. L'assemblée était remarquable pour sa première occurrence de galeries publiques dans le monde anglophone. Pour cette raison, ce bâtiment est souvent considérée comme le berceau de la démocratie américaine. Le massacre de Boston a eu lieu devant le bâtiment sur la rue Devonshire le 5 Mars 1770. Le 18 Juillet 1776, la Déclaration d'Indépendance des États-Unis a été lu par le colonel Thomas Crafts de ce balcon pour les foules excitées. Le toit au-dessus du balcon détient aujourd'hui le Blason Royal britannique mettant en vedette le Lion de la famille royale anglaise et la licorne de la famille royale écossaise qui avait officiellement fusionné en 1707, mais à une époque où les sentiments anti-britanniques se multiplient, le Blason a été enlevé et caché à la vue du public. Le plus ancien bâtiment public survivant à Boston, il est l'un des monuments historiques les plus importants actuellement exploitées par la Société Bostonienne. Il ya eu un certain nombre de réparations et travaux de restauration effectué à l'édifice. En 1904, le patrimoine a subi un changement majeur lorsque le réseau du métro est venu sous le bâtiment et il est devenu la station par le nom de «State» (ou l'État). La Station State est aujourd'hui le pôle d'échanges de Lignes Bleue et Orange.
- Das Gebäude aus rotem Backstein des Alten Staatshaus von Massachusetts wurde 1712-13 erbaut. Allgemeine Gerichte und die Legislative, die das erste Mal in der Neuen Welt gewählt wurde, begegneten hier durch die Kolonialzeit. Die Versammlung war bemerkenswert für den ersten Auftritt der öffentlichen Galerien in der englischsprachigen Welt. Aus diesem Grund gilt das Gebäude oftmals als die Wiege der amerikanischen Demokratie betrachtet. Am 5. März 1770 fand das Massaker von Boston auf Devonshirestraße vor diesem Gebäude. Am 18. Juli 1776 wurde die Unabhängigkeitserklärung der Vereinigten Staaten aus dem Balkon zur begeisterten Menge von Oberst Thomas Crafts gelesen. Das Dach über dem Balkon hält nun das britische königliche Wappen mit dem Löwen der englischen königlichen Familie und dem Einhorn der schottischen königlichen Familie, die offiziell im Jahr 1707 zusammengelegt geworden haben; jedoch in einer Zeit, als anti-britische Gefühle mehrfach waren, hat man das Wappen entfernt und aus der Öffentlichkeit verborgen. Das älteste erhaltene öffentliche Gebäude in Boston, ist es einer der wichtigsten historischen Monumente, die derzeit von der Bostonian Gesellschaft betrieben sind. Um das Gebäude wurden mehrere Reparaturen und Sanierungsarbeiten durchgeführt. Das Erbe hat 1904 eine große Veränderung, als die U-Bahn und die Station „State (od. Staat) unterzogen kamen. Station State ist jetzt die Umsteigestation zu Blau- und Orangen- Linien.
USA: Old State House of Massachusetts in Boston (1/2) 2010-09-15(Wed)1257hrs
- The red brick Old State House of Massachusetts building (shown in the distance in this video footage) was built in 1712-13. The General Courts and the first elected legislature in the New World met here during colonial times. The assembly was notable for its first instance of public galleries in the English-speaking world. For this reason, this building is often regarded as the cradle of American democracy. The Boston Massacre occurred in front of the building on Devonshire Street on March 5th 1770. On July 18th 1776 the United States Declaration of Independence was read by Colonel Thomas Crafts from this balcony to much excited crowds. The roof above the balcony holds today the British Royal Coat of Arms featuring the Lion of the English Royal Family and the Unicorn of the Scottish Royal Family that had officially merged in 1707, but at one time when anti-British sentiments were rampant, the Court of Arms was removed and concealed from public view. Being the oldest surviving public building in Boston, it is one of the most important historic landmarks currently operated by the Bostonian Society. There have been a number of repairing and restoration works done to the building. In 1904 the site underwent a major change when underground rail network came under the building and the station by the name of State came into existence. State station today is the interchange of Blue and Orange lines.
- Le bâtiment de briques rouges, l'Ancien Capitole de Massachusetts (indiqué dans la distance dans cette séquence vidéo) a été construit en 1712-13. Les tribunaux généraux et le pouvoir législatif élu la première fois dans le Nouveau Monde ont rencontré ici à l'époque coloniale. L'assemblée était remarquable pour sa première occurrence de galeries publiques dans le monde anglophone. Pour cette raison, ce bâtiment est souvent considérée comme le berceau de la démocratie américaine. Le massacre de Boston a eu lieu devant le bâtiment sur la rue Devonshire le 5 Mars 1770. Le 18 Juillet 1776, la Déclaration d'Indépendance des États-Unis a été lu par le colonel Thomas Crafts de ce balcon pour les foules excitées. Le toit au-dessus du balcon détient aujourd'hui le Blason Royal britannique mettant en vedette le Lion de la famille royale anglaise et la licorne de la famille royale écossaise qui avait officiellement fusionné en 1707, mais à une époque où les sentiments anti-britanniques se multiplient, le Blason a été enlevé et caché à la vue du public. Le plus ancien bâtiment public survivant à Boston, il est l'un des monuments historiques les plus importants actuellement exploitées par la Société Bostonienne. Il ya eu un certain nombre de réparations et travaux de restauration effectué à l'édifice. En 1904, le patrimoine a subi un changement majeur lorsque le réseau du métro est venu sous le bâtiment et il est devenu la station par le nom de «State» (ou l'État). La Station State est aujourd'hui le pôle d'échanges de Lignes Bleue et Orange.
- Das Gebäude aus rotem Backstein des Alten Staatshaus von Massachusetts (dargestellt in der Ferne in diesem Videofilm) wurde 1712-13 erbaut. Allgemeine Gerichte und die Legislative, die das erste Mal in der Neuen Welt gewählt wurde, begegneten hier durch die Kolonialzeit. Die Versammlung war bemerkenswert für den ersten Auftritt der öffentlichen Galerien in der englischsprachigen Welt. Aus diesem Grund gilt das Gebäude oftmals als die Wiege der amerikanischen Demokratie betrachtet. Am 5. März 1770 fand das Massaker von Boston auf Devonshirestraße vor diesem Gebäude. Am 18. Juli 1776 wurde die Unabhängigkeitserklärung der Vereinigten Staaten aus dem Balkon zur begeisterten Menge von Oberst Thomas Crafts gelesen. Das Dach über dem Balkon hält nun das britische königliche Wappen mit dem Löwen der englischen königlichen Familie und dem Einhorn der schottischen königlichen Familie, die offiziell im Jahr 1707 zusammengelegt geworden haben; jedoch in einer Zeit, als anti-britische Gefühle mehrfach waren, hat man das Wappen entfernt und aus der Öffentlichkeit verborgen. Das älteste erhaltene öffentliche Gebäude in Boston, ist es einer der wichtigsten historischen Monumente, die derzeit von der Bostonian Gesellschaft betrieben sind. Um das Gebäude wurden mehrere Reparaturen und Sanierungsarbeiten durchgeführt. Das Erbe hat 1904 eine große Veränderung, als die U-Bahn und die Station „State (od. Staat) unterzogen kamen. Station State ist jetzt die Umsteigestation zu Blau- und Orangen- Linien.
Boston History in a Minute: Old State House
This week's History in a Minute features one of our favorite places in Boston: the Old State House. Built in 1713, this seat of government power has endured quite a few changes over the years but today functions as a museum.
Boston Massacre and The Old State House, Boston Massachusetts - Travels With Phil
Boston Massacre and The Old State House, Massachusetts.
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Boston Massacre: Per Wikipedia - The Boston Massacre, known as the Incident on King Street by the British, was an incident on March 5, 1770, in which British Army soldiers shot and killed five people while under attack by a mob. The incident was heavily publicized by leading Patriots, such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, to encourage rebellion against the British authorities. British troops had been stationed in Boston, capital of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, since 1768 in order to protect and support crown-appointed colonial officials attempting to enforce unpopular Parliamentary legislation.
Amid ongoing tense relations between the population and the soldiers, a mob formed around a British sentry, who was subjected to verbal abuse and harassment. He was eventually supported by eight additional soldiers, who were subjected to verbal threats and repeatedly hit by clubs, stones and snowballs. They fired into the crowd, without orders, instantly killing three people and wounding others. Two more people died later of wounds sustained in the incident.
The crowd eventually dispersed after Acting Governor Thomas Hutchinson promised an inquiry, but the crowd re-formed the next day, prompting the withdrawal of the troops to Castle Island. Eight soldiers, one officer, and four civilians were arrested and charged with murder. Defended by lawyer and future American president John Adams, six of the soldiers were acquitted, while the other two were convicted of manslaughter and given reduced sentences. The men found guilty of manslaughter were sentenced to branding on their hand.
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Old State House: (per Wikipedia): The Old State House is a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Washington and State Streets. Built in 1713, it was the seat of the Massachusetts General Court until 1798, and is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States. One of the landmarks on Boston's Freedom Trail, it is the oldest surviving public building in Boston, and now serves as a history museum operated by the Bostonian Society.
The building housed a Merchant's Exchange on the first floor and warehouses in the basement. On the second floor, the east side contained the Council Chamber of the Royal Governor while the west end of the second floor contained chambers for the Courts of Suffolk County and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. The central portion contained the chambers for the elected Massachusetts Assembly. This chamber is notable for including public galleries, the first known example of such a feature being included in a chamber for elected officials in the English-speaking world
On March 5, 1770, The Boston Massacre occurred in front of the building on Devonshire Street. Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson stood on the building's balcony to speak to the people, ordering the crowd to return to their homes. -
The Massachusetts State House: seat of state government 1776–1798 - Boston’s City Hall 1830–1841 - Period of commercial use 1841–1881 - The Bostonian Society and the museum 1881–present
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Boston's Old State House Through the Years
Excerpt from Revolution in Boston, a documentary hosted by Steve Thomas produced by Plate of Peas Productions for The History Channel.
Declaration of Independence, Old State House, Boston, July 4, 2016
Boston Massacre Site Old State House Colony Massachusetts
This is a short video clip of the Boston Massacre Site in front of the Old State House (Colony House) in Massachusetts. The building was completed in 1713 and the roof features the Royal Coat of Arms of with a Scottish Unicorn and English Lion. According to wikipedia oldest surviving public building in Boston, and the seat of the first elected legislature in the New World. It is now operated by the Bostonian Society, Boston's historical society. It is one of many historic landmarks that can be visited along the Freedom Trail.
Treaty of Paris at the Old State House (Boston, MA)
The Treaty of Paris, a featured object of a new exhibition by the Bostonian Society entitled 1763: A Revolutionary Peace, is showcased in a display case that uses VariGuard technology.
Massachusetts State House in Boston
Massachusetts State House built in1798 on top of Boston's Beacon Hill. Designed by Charles Bulfinch, it's the oldest building in Beacon Hill.
Old State House, Boston Freedom Trail
A view of the Old State House along the Boston Freedom Trail. The building dates back to 1713. The General Court (Senate) and other governing bodies met here during colonial times. From the balcony, the Declaration of Independence was first read to the citizens of Boston on July 18, 1776. The lion & unicorns of symbols of England. It is believed that the Lion represents England and Wales, and the Unicorn represents Scotland. There was a huge dispute in the late 1800s when anti-British sentiment was brewing. It was asserted that the Lion and Unicorn were indigenous symbols of the earliest governing bodies in the Massachusetts Bay Colony (somewhat absurd to this historian).
The Old State House
Learn more about the Old State House in the city of Dover, Delaware. See how to visit:
Built in 1791, this building has served as the capitol from its opening until 1933. Hear the sagas of various citizens of the First State. Come see where it all happened. The Old State House continues in its mission of Saving Delaware's History and bringing it to the public.
Boston 4th of July Declaration of Independence - Old State House - 2016
The reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House, Boston Massachusetts - 4th of July 2016
Old State House Boston, MA
Old State House Boston, MA
Boston Old State House - July 4th Parade
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, velice sympatické město ve státě Massachusetts. Vybudováno v roce 1630. Má mnoho historických památek. Nejkrásnější jsou kostely a Old State House.
BOSTON DAY1 PT1 ~ FANEUIL HALL, THE NORTH END & PAUL REVERE'S HOUSE
Our first day on the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA. June 14, 2013.
Massachusetts: A Tour of the 50 States [6]
In this episode of A Tour of the 50 States, I take a brief look at modern Massachusetts as well as it's flag and history.
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Travel Massachusetts - Tour the Massachusetts State House in Boston
Take a tour of Massachusetts State House in Boston -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
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This prestigious edifice of the state capitol is hard to miss.
It is situated in the famous Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston.
Massachusetts' first governor, John Hancock, originally owned this land. Constructed in 1798, it is an iconic landmark of Boston.
Massachusetts State House boasts of a remarkable golden dome.
The majestic building is spectacular any time of day.
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Assassin's Creed III first look - Boston King's Chapel Old State House etc
Assassin's Creed III is an upcoming historical action-adventure open world stealth video game being developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
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King's Chapel
Old State House
Paul Revere's House
Old North Church
It will be the fifth major installment and the third numbered title in the Assassin's Creed series. The game is set for worldwide release for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, beginning in North America on October 30, 2012, with a Microsoft Windows version following on November 20, 2012. With the release date of the Wii U confirmed, Assassin's Creed III will be released simultaneously with the console, beginning on November 18, 2012 in North America, and November 30, 2012 in Europe. Ubisoft has said that the game will be bigger than any of its previous installments.
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