Faneuil Hall in Boston is famous because speeches were made there advocating independence from Great Britain.
The original building was completed in 1742 but burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1762, and reconstructed in 1898-1899. You can feel the history when you're there.
Nearby is Quincy Market, completed in 1826 and still in use today.
It's a popular place to get food as it's filled with small restaurants.
The dome is probably the most famous part of the building.
And that's the last of my photos from the East Coast for now, but I'm sure I'll have more at some point. In the meantime I'm sure that Our World Tuesday has other East-coast bloggers.
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Fabulous building.
ReplyDeleteSuperb, fascinating captures, Al!! I've missed them and your blog!! Hope you and the doggies are doing well!! My grandson is a handsome lad already at five months old and I have enjoyed every moment here, but I will be SO ready to come home next Monday!!! The weather here in Dallas has been cold, wet, windy and definitely NOT like my favorite Spring!! Have a great new week!!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of Quincy Market.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I have loved your travels to this wonderful place. Thanks for sharing the trip.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your Boston photos - reminds me of a trip I made there with my kids many years ago. So much history to see!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the hall. Very colorful.
ReplyDeleteI've visited there a few times over the years. You took fabulous photos, Al!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the Boston series. Boston is one of the cities I dream of visiting.
ReplyDeleteSeeing history in places like that is amazing. I can just imagine and see (in my mind's eye), the speeches there. Nice photos Al, and thanks for the photo tour.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures with hoary past.
ReplyDeleteAwe-inspiring building!
ReplyDeleteAl ~ these are fantastic photos and wonderful post about the history of the area in Boston ~ thanks ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you ~ ^_^
Great photos of Faneuil Hall in Boston! What a beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteSo good that it was rebuilt in 1762, and reconstructed in 1898-1899.