Government Center and Faneuil Hall are areas of distinct architectural contrast, from the well know small, brick, "Cradle of Liberty"- Faneuil Hall, to the mammoth concrete structure of the New Boston City Hall. Before the urban renewal of the 1960's, this area was a residential and busy commercial neighborhood known as the West End. I.M. Pei, the master architect of this renewal, widened the streets and re-zoned the area for the development of new landmarks, including Government Center Plaza, City Hall, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Boston Garden.
The New City Hall
Built in 1968, this massive structure is where most governmental operations for the city of Boston are carried out.
Faneuil Hall Market Place
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of the most visited tourist spots in the United States. The historic market is located adjacent to Faneuil Hall itself and is now a large shopping mall and food court filled with unique shops and restaurants.
The Faneuil Hall
This historical building was built in 1740, with the patented gold grass hopper on the steeple. Designed for commerce and meetings, this hall was the location of many inspirational speeches and meetings during the American Revolution, thus earning it the nickname of the "Cradle of Liberty". Today, it still hosts political meetings and speeches.
Boston Haymarket
If you like outdoor markets, fresh fish and fruit you must visit the Haymarket. The Haymarket is a busy outdoor market with pushcarts and small stands, open fridays and saturdays. This unique grocery shopping experience, offers many bargains.
Boston Holocaust Memorial
The brand new memorial for the Boston area, these glass structures are engraved with names of victims of the Holocaust
The Steaming Kettle
Cast in 1873, this landmark was the site of a tea shop of the same name. The steaming kettle holds over 227 gallons of water, and is fed steam continuously from the building's boiler room
The New City Hall
