The State House
The State House

Author: Ellen Mudge Burrill

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-06

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781330853344

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Excerpt from The State House: Boston, Massachusetts "Far the most beautiful city in America, as far as I have seen, is Boston, and the State House is the most beautiful building in the country. At Washington, at Albany, at Chicago, and elsewhere, you see much grander and more costly structures; but this is in perfect taste and proportion: every interspace the right size, every moulding right, every decoration refined - a sort of Adams architecture of noblest type.... The situation is noble, and has been made the best of." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The State House in Boston, Massachusetts (Classic Reprint)
The State House in Boston, Massachusetts (Classic Reprint)

Author: David Pulsifer

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-18

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781331720140

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Excerpt from The State House in Boston, Massachusetts It has been said that the beauty and advantages of this situation, which induced the Legislature to make choice of it for the present building, are acknowledged by both natives and foreigners. It vies with the most picturesque scenes in Europe, and will bear comparison with the castle hill of Edinburgh, the famous bay of Naples, or any other most commanding prospect. Previous to its enlargement a few years since, it was de scribed as an oblong building, 173 feet front and 61 deep; it consists externally of a basement story, 20 feet high, and a principal story, 30 feet. This, in the centre of the front, is covered with an attic 60 feet wide, 20 feet high, which is covered with a pediment. Immediately above this rises a dome, 50 feet diameter and 30 feet high; the whole termi nates with an elegant Circular lanthorn. The basement story is finished plain on the wings, with square windows. The centre is 91 feet in length, and formed of arches which project 14 feet; they form a covered walk below, and sup port a colonnade of Corinthian columns of the same extent above. The outside walls are of large patent bricks. The lower story is divided into a large hall or public walk in the centre, 55 feet square, and 20 feet high, supported by Doric columns; two entries, each 16 feet wide, with two flights of stairs in each; and at the ends offices for the Treasurer, Secretary, Adjutant and Quartermaster General. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Re-Dedication of the Old State House
Re-Dedication of the Old State House

Author: Boston Boston

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2019-01-09

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780365147312

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Excerpt from Re-Dedication of the Old State House: Boston, July 11, 1882 Passed. Sent down for concurrence. April 11, came up concurred. Approved by the Mayor, April 15, 1889. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Notes on the History of the Old State House
Notes on the History of the Old State House

Author: George Henry Moore

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9781332183357

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Excerpt from Notes on the History of the Old State House: Formerly Known as the Town House in Boston the Court House in Boston the Province Court House the State House and the City Hall The kind, I may say cordial, reception given to my former paper of Notes on the History of the Old State House has encouraged me again to take up the thread and follow out the subject. I broke off at that point in the history, when in November, 1776, the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts Bay met for the first time within these walls. No longer Colony or Province, but State! No longer awaiting any "accommodation" with royal authority, but then and thereafter one of the great Union of free and independent States of America - that body of States in union to whom thenceforward belonged the sovereignty which the King of Great Britain was obliged to relinquish. The change of name was significant and it was not reached or established without " great searchings of heart," even in Massachusetts, where rebellion is said to have been at a premium at a very early date. As we review the history of this venerated structure, we cannot fail to recall those men of old whose names are identified with its ancient glories. "There were giants in those days." I am not aware that its doors were ever darkened by Kings or Princes of the earth - excepting when the chiefs of native tribes of Indians may have stood here as delegates of their people or as prisoners and hostages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Prytaneum Bostoniense
Prytaneum Bostoniense

Author: George H. Moore

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-04

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780260280299

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Excerpt from Prytaneum Bostoniense: Notes on the History of the Old State House Formerly Known as the Town House in Boston the Court House in Boston the Province Court House the State House and the City Hall I have not discovered how long Dudley kept the Queen's portrait at his own house in Roxbury - but it was placed in the Town House where it belonged before the fire in 1711 in which that house was destroyed. The Royal Picture Gallery thus seems to have had its origin in the time of Queen Anne. Chalmers states that Queen Anne gave her portrait to every colony; and more than intimates a degree of churlishness in Massachusetts on its reception there. A trivial fact throws additional light on the temper Of that assembly: [1706 - 7] they refused to address the queen, in return for her portrait, wherewith she had honored every colony, though the compliment, demanded by the civility of a woman, far less the respect due to the condescension of their sovereign, had impugned no privilege, had imposed no duty, had enforced no act of Parliament. Introduction to flee History of the Col ouies 310. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Re-Dedication of the Old State House, Boston
Re-Dedication of the Old State House, Boston

Author: UNKNOWN. AUTHOR

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-27

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781332031238

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Excerpt from Re-Dedication of the Old State House, Boston: July 11th, 1882 O God of our fathers, our dwelling-place in all generations, we thank Thee for our goodly heritage. Not Without Thee would we come together. Obedi ent to Thy voice do we remember the days of old. It is our desire and prayer that by these renewals and restorations we may so strengthen the things that remain, and so bind together our best and most precious hopes, and our dearest memories, that we shall grow thereby in all sweet humanities, and our city be, indeed, as a city set upon a hill whose light cannot be hid, whose light Shall shine in praise and works that are just and merciful. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Story of the Old Boston Town House, 1658-1711 (Classic Reprint)
The Story of the Old Boston Town House, 1658-1711 (Classic Reprint)

Author: Josiah H. Benton

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-09

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781331060239

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Excerpt from The Story of the Old Boston Town House, 1658-1711 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Palmer's Views of Boston, Past and Present (Classic Reprint)
Palmer's Views of Boston, Past and Present (Classic Reprint)

Author: Robert M. Palmer

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-20

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9780656982479

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Excerpt from Palmer's Views of Boston, Past and Present State house, standing proudly ou' the highest point of Beacon Hill; site once occupied by, John Hancock's cow pasture. For miles around its gilded dome is plainly seen; corner stone laid in 1795 by Paul Revere; Building completed 1798. Including additions and extensions made in 1895 it cost over 011 the grou-n'ds' are statues of Webster. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Boston and the American Revolution (Classic Reprint)
Boston and the American Revolution (Classic Reprint)

Author: National Park Service

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-20

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780331423716

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Excerpt from Boston and the American Revolution Within two decades of 1750, however, Bostonians were resisting the policies of the British government. Quickly, their resistance turned to revolution. In the span of a generation, they came to see themselves and their society in a new way. Today the sites of Boston National Historical Park include the scenes of critical events in the story: resolutions in defense of colonial rights made in town meetings at Faneuil Hall; the Boston Massacre in front of the Old State House; mass assemblies at Old South Meeting House that preceded the Boston Tea Party; the battle at Bunker Hill and the occupation of Dorchester Heights. What brought Americans to these sites on these occasions? The answer lies partly in the acts of British authorities, Whose policies aroused a fervent opposition. It lies, too, in the townspeople's most basic beliefs and cherished ideals, most especially a notion of liberty that was precious not only to 18th-century Bostonians but ultimately to other Americans as well. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Author: William B. Munro

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-13

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781331670926

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Excerpt from The Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Commission to Compile Information and Data for the Use of the Constitutional Convention; Room 426, State House, Boston The fundamental law of Massachusetts is rooted well back in the past. The Constitution of 1780 is still in force in its essential principles; and these principles are derived in part from the Colony charter of 1629 and the Province charter of 1691. I. The Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay (Colony Chapter), 1629-1686. Many of the political institutions of the Massachusetts Colony were the outgrowth of the charter of a business corporation. In granting articles of incorporation to trading companies operating in sections of the Empire in which no government owing allegiance to England had been established, it was the policy of the Crown to empower such companies not only to trade but also to make settlements and exercise political authority in those districts. These trading charters are the parents of the American State constitutions. Such a company was organized in London by a number of small investors in 1628. It obtained "all that part of New England in America" lying between parallels three miles north of the Merrimac and three miles south of the Charles. The next year it secured a royal charter from Charles I, dated March 4, 1629, constituting it the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. This charter followed the lines of other charters to joint-stock corporations. The stockholders were called freemen of the corporation. They were to elect their officials by ballot on the "last Wednesday in Easter tearme yearely," - the origin of our annual elections at fixed dates. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.