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The Boston Massacre occurred right outside the Old State House on March 5, 1770, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the American colonists and British soldiers. Source: Boston National Historical Park
Built in 1713, the Old State House is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States and showcases a blend of Georgian architecture with its distinctive brick and wood construction. Source: Boston National Historical Park
Before the American Revolution, the Old State House was the center of political life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, housing the colonial government offices. Source: Boston National Historical Park
The building is topped with a gilded lion and unicorn, symbols of the British monarchy, which were restored to their original positions in 1882. Source: Boston National Historical Park
On July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was first read to the citizens of Boston from the balcony of the Old State House. Source: Boston National Historical Park
Today, the Old State House operates as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Boston's colonial past and its role in the American Revolution. Source: Boston National Historical Park
