Old City Hall, Boston

Name: Old City Hall
Address: 45 School St, Boston, 02108-3206, United States
Telephone: +1 617 523 8678

#144 among attractions in Boston

City hall, Historical place

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Boston's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1865 to 1969. It was one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire style to be built in the United States. After the building's completion, the Second Empire style was used extensively elsewhere in Boston and for many public buildings in the United States, such as the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., as well as other city halls in Providence, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The building's architects were Gridley James Fox Bryant and Arthur Gilman. ()

Built: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'29"N, 71°3'33"W

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45 School StDowntown BostonBoston 02108-3206 United States

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+1 617 523 8678

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Old City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing.

~1430 ftNE
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
7 min walk • Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...
~530 ftNE
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
3 min walk • The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
~550 ftE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
3 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~1040 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
6 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~720 ftW
Historic cemetery on the Freedom Trail
Granary Burying Ground, Boston
4 min walk • The Granary Burying Ground, nestled in the heart of Boston, is one of the city's most historic cemeteries. Established in 1660, this hallowed ground is the final resting place for many notable figures of the American Revolution and the early history of the United...
~650 ftN
Square
Government Center, Boston
4 min walk • Government Center in Boston, United States, stands as a central hub for both the city's civic and administrative affairs. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, this area is home to various federal, state, and city government offices.
~470 ftSE
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
3 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~520 ftSW
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
3 min walk • The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Clarence Blackall of Boston, and opened in May 1896.
~330 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Irish Famine Memorial, Boston
2 min walk • The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is a memorial park located on a plaza between Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
~330 ftSE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
2 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~620 ftNW
Square
Pemberton Square, Boston
3 min walk • Pemberton Square in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, was developed by P.T. Jackson in the 1830s as an architecturally uniform mixed-use enclave surrounding a small park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Pi Alley, Boston (1 min walk), King's Chapel, Boston (1 min walk), King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston (1 min walk), School Street, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Old City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old City Hall:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (3 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (3 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (7 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (13 min walk)
Boston North Station (15 min walk)