Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market
The history
The 1742 market and meeting hall given to Boston by merchant Peter Faneuil — the 'Cradle of Liberty' where Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty rallied against the Crown, beside the granite Quincy Market of 1826.
In brief
Faneuil Hall is a historic building in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1742, the building was designed by artist John Smibert as a marketplace and meeting hall. Faneuil Hall is sometimes referred to as "the Cradle of Liberty", having been the site of many speeches, debates, and other events over its history. Over the years, the building, and especially its Great Hall meeting room, has received commentary for its symbolism. Faneuil Hall is part of Boston National Historical Park and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by the Boston government and operated as part of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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