Architecture

Old State House, east facade detail

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Old State House [English]
Old Provincial State House [English]
Old State House, east facade detail

Architecture

The Old State House is one of the oldest public buildings in the U.S. and the oldest in Boston. From 1713 to 1776, it served as the seat of government for the British colony. After that, it was used as the Massachusetts State House until 1798.

structure overview
architectural element(s)

Architecture: Old State House

full/alternative names
Old Provincial State House
built
1712-1713
culture
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material
technique
architect

Geography

local language location name
Boston, United States of America [English]
cultural historical region
historical affiliations
1713-1776

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
4,500 × 5,384  pixel
38.1 × 45.6 cm (300 dpi)
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image processing
merged image, perspective control, colour corrected
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