Historic Structure Report, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Detwiller FC. 1977. Historic Structure Report, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. NPS North Atlantic Region
This Historic Structure Report presents the historic significance of Faneuil Hall and its setting with a history of ownership, construction, and use (1742-1977). It describes individual elements of the exterior and interior with conditions and recommendations. Faneuil Hall is known as the "Cradle of Liberty" and has been the scene of activities that represent a tradition of free speech. It was used in early town debates, as a British barracks and playhouse during the American Revolution, and as a sounding board for abolitionists of the 19th century. Additionally, the market beneath the hall, which predates the building itself, is important to its history. It is also notable for its architectural importance as one of the earliest Palladian-influenced buildings in Boston and in the colonies. The construction history of Faneuil Hall reflects the evolution of architectural styles and building practices of the 18th to 20th centuries in this country.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Detwiller, Frederic
- Date of Issue
- 1977
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- BOST , NER
- Keywords
- abolition, Alexander Parris, architecture, Colonial Revival, commerce, cradle of liberty, fire, freedom of speech, John Smibert, market, Palladian Georgian, Peter Faneuil, Ralph Adams Cram, redesign, rostrum, Thomas Dawes
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 040094: Faneuil Hall