Portrait by Artist to Come
- SITE: City of Boston.gov
- SITE: The Freedom Trail
- SITE: State House Tours
- SITE: A View on Cities
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Built in 1798, on a cow pasture once owned by John Hancock, this state seat of government replaced the Old State House. It is a magnificent Federalist structure, designed by Charles Bullfinch, with a distinctive golden dome, which was originally wood, then copper — provided by Paul Revere. It was covered with 23 karat gold leaf for the first time in 1874.
The daily business of governing Massachusetts, by the governor, senators, and representatives, continues at the State House today. Tours are available.
Part of the Freedom Trail™.