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, -71.06410
42°21'31" N, 71°03'51" W

Quadrangle map:
Boston South

Street Views

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

Sources

HABS MA-245 - Massachusetts State House, Gates & Steps
Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
Brian Bartlett - worumbo [at] gmail [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 66000771 (Search for documents)
National Historic Landmark information