And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Many years ago, I had an opportunity to move to and live in the Boston area. I do love (most) of the people of that area. After living (and enduring) Minnesota for ten years, I had my fill of harsh winter weather. No thank you. After that, I enjoyed my many brief visits.
This is The Old State House in Boston Massachusetts, location of the seat of Colony government 1713–1776 and then the State government from 1776 to 1798. It was the site of the infamous Boston Massacre in 1770 and also where the American Declaration of Independence was first read out to the public in that city in 1776.
Built in 1713, at one time it was the tallest building in Boston but is now completely surrounded and dwarfed by modern skyscraper buildings. The Old State House has been designated as a National Historic Landmark since 1960.
Interestingly, the building also has served as the entrance to the MBTA subway system “State Street” station since 1904. It provides the street level entrance to the underground Blue Line and the Orange Line of the system.
Oh, some still know how, it’s the meddling bureaucrats who demand mafia style payouts to get anything done interfering at every level, hamstringing beautiful design aesthetic and use of natural materials, driving the costs up until it is untenable.
Many years ago, I had an opportunity to move to and live in the Boston area. I do love (most) of the people of that area. After living (and enduring) Minnesota for ten years, I had my fill of harsh winter weather. No thank you. After that, I enjoyed my many brief visits.
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ReplyDeleteThis is The Old State House in Boston Massachusetts, location of the seat of Colony government 1713–1776 and then the State government from 1776 to 1798. It was the site of the infamous Boston Massacre in 1770 and also where the American Declaration of Independence was first read out to the public in that city in 1776.
ReplyDeleteBuilt in 1713, at one time it was the tallest building in Boston but is now completely surrounded and dwarfed by modern skyscraper buildings. The Old State House has been designated as a National Historic Landmark since 1960.
Interestingly, the building also has served as the entrance to the MBTA subway system “State Street” station since 1904. It provides the street level entrance to the underground Blue Line and the Orange Line of the system.
49er Badger
A truly beautiful building, something we seem to have forgotten how to build.
DeleteThe beautiful building looks very much like the Independence Hall in Philly.
DeleteI was sworn in as a Mass barred lawyer there years ago. I miss Boston and New England.
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DeleteOh, some still know how, it’s the meddling bureaucrats who demand mafia style payouts to get anything done interfering at every level, hamstringing beautiful design aesthetic and use of natural materials, driving the costs up until it is untenable.
ReplyDeleteOops, that was in response to CW’s comment.
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ReplyDeleteAh the State house. Right by Faneuil Hall. Used to pass by it on my way to work as a lad. Good times. Wicked Pissa building!
ReplyDeleteBeen there many times. The tall buildings around it really bring the wind down.
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