Massachusetts Statehouse
Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts
Photos
Massachusetts State House, Gates & Steps
8. Historic American Buildings Survey Frank O. Branzetti, Photographer May 23, 1941 (a) EXT.-FRONT OF STATE HOUSE, LOOKING NORTHEAST
Photo from the Historic American Buildings Survey
View photos at Library of Congress
Map
Coordinates:
+42.35848, -71.0641042°21'31" N, 71°03'51" W
Quadrangle map:Boston South
Description
The seat of Massachusetts' government since its completion in 1798. Also a significant example of Federal architecture. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, December 19, 1960
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966
- Reference number
- 66000771
- Architectural style
- Federal
- Area of significance
- Architecture
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Capitol
- Current function
- Capitol
- Period of significance
- 1750-1799
- Significant years
- 1787; 1795; 1798
Update Log
- January 31, 2017: New Street View added by Brian Bartlett
- July 21, 2015: New photos from Michael Miller
- July 16, 2014: New photo from Michael Miller