National Register of Historic Places
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000368.
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Faneuil Hall
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About this place
What is Faneuil Hall?
Faneuil Hall is a historic building in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1742, the building was designed by artist John Smibert as a marketplace and meeting hall. Faneuil Hall is sometimes referred to as "the Cradle of Liberty", having been the site of many speeches, debates, and other events over its history. Over the years, the building, and especially its Great Hall meeting room, has received commentary for its symbolism. Faneuil Hall is part of Boston National Historical Park and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by the Boston government and operated as part of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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Listing details
- Name
- Faneuil Hall
- City
- Boston
- County
- Suffolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000368
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.36007, -71.05622
When was Faneuil Hall listed on the National Register?
Faneuil Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Faneuil Hall located?
Faneuil Hall is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36007, -71.05622. See the map above.
Is Faneuil Hall a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Faneuil Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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