Historic Faneuil Hall

Peter Faneuil (1700-1743) built Faneuil Hall in 1742 in order to fill a need for a public market. The market was on the first floor, while the second floor was the Great Hall where town meetings and civic gatherings occurred. ...

Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall holds an important place in American history as a symbol of hope and a reminder of the nation's struggles for freedom. Wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil offered Faneuil Hall to the city of Boston in 1740. In order for ...

Faneuil Hall

This is Faneuil Hall

the Cradle of Liberty

built and given to the town

of Boston by Peter Faneuil

***** 1742 *****

Still used by a free people

1930

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Congress Street and North Street, on the right when traveling ...

Faneuil Hall

This is Faneuil Hall

the Cradle of Liberty

built and given to the town

of Boston by Peter Faneuil

***** 1742 *****

Still used by a free people

1930

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Congress Street and North Street, on the right when traveling ...