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  • Q: What is the Massachusetts State House?
    • A: The Massachusetts State House is a National Historic Landmark recognized for its architectural significance as a masterpiece of Federal architecture.
  • Q: Who designed the Massachusetts State House and when was it completed?
    • A: The building was designed by Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1798. It is considered one of his finest works.
  • Q: What is the historical significance of the land where the State House is built?
    • A: The land was previously owned by John Hancock, the first elected governor of Massachusetts.
  • Q: What major symbols are incorporated into the building's architecture?
    • A: The building features two significant symbols:
      • A Sacred Cod, representing the importance of the fishing industry
      • A wooden pinecone, symbolizing the logging industry, which was vital to the Commonwealth
  • Q: What is the dome of the Massachusetts State House made of?
    • A: The dome was originally made of wood but is now sheathed in copper and covered in 23-karat gold.

24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133, 617-727-3676

Massachusetts State House
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