National Register of Historic Places
Old State House
Old State House 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 66000779.
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Old State House
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About this place
What is Old State House?
The Old State House is a historic building at 206 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Completed in 1713, it is the city's oldest extant public building, hosting the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of the Massachusetts provincial and state governments during the 18th century. At 65 feet, it was also the tallest building in Boston until 1745. The Old State House is located on Boston's Freedom Trail and is designated as a National Historic Landmark and Boston Landmark.
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Listing details
- Name
- Old State House
- City
- Boston
- County
- Suffolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000779
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.35874, -71.05729
When was Old State House listed on the National Register?
Old State House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Old State House located?
Old State House is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.35874, -71.05729. See the map above.
Is Old State House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Old State House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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