Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1713, it is the oldest public building in Boston. Originally having served as the seat of colonial government, the building later became the seat of state government, Boston's City Hall, and currently a museum. it was from this balcony that the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston took place.Galleries:1763 to 1788: American Revolution, Balconies, Government Buildings, Old State House in BostonKeywords:american revolution, balcony, boston, bostonian society, colonial america, colonies, east front, freedom trail, history, massachusetts, old state housePhoto Location: Boston, MassachusettsPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 05/28/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIOriginal Dimensions: 5532×3638Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 42º21'31.55"N 71º03'26.69"WPicture Number: 10840
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