Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall is a marketplace and meeting place in the Boston neighborhood of South Bay, Massachusetts. It was the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis, and others supporting independence from Great Britain beginning in 1742. It is now part of Boston National Historical Park and one of the city's most popular attractions on the Freedom Trail. The structure and location have connections to slavery, so it may also be known as "the Cradle of Liberty."

History

Faneuil Hall was built in 1742 by merchant Peter Faneuil as a gift to the city of Boston. It was designed by French Huguenot architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant and is considered one of the finest examples of 18th-century architecture in the United States.

In 1806, the hall was expanded by Charles Bulfinch, who added a second floor and three Palladian-style windows. Bulfinch's expansion is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the United States.

In 1876, the hall was donated to the city of Boston by Ann and Moses Kimball. It was made a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

The hall is now part of Boston National Historical Park and one of the city's most popular attractions on the Freedom Trail. The structure and location have connections to slavery, so it may also be known as "the Cradle of Liberty."

How To Visit

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is located in the heart of Boston's historic downtown. It is easily accessible by public transportation and is a short walk from most major hotels. The marketplace is open daily, with different hours for each shop and restaurant.

Information provided by United Property Restoration Services.