Old State House

Old State House Museum is the most important historic buildings in Boston. Built in 1713, this building served as the seat of colonial government in Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest public buildings in America, and is now designated a National Historic Landmark. It is from the balcony of this building, the Declaration of Independence was read to the jubilius Boston public. 

The infamous Boston Massacre happened right in front of this building.

The building currently serve as a museum, and is open to the public. The building was restored to its old glory.

The Lion and Unicorn symbol - the Colonial insignia of British government

The seat of colonial government in Boston

The meeting room - restored

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is the fifth largest museum of United States.

Selected pictures are posted below. The full album is here:
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Trinity Church, Boston

Trinity Church is one of the oldest parishes in United States situated in Copley Square, Boston. Originally setup in 1734, the church burned down in the Great Fire of Boston in 1872. The church was later rebuild, and continues to serve the community.

The church is constructed in the region know as Black Bay. Black Bay is part of reclaimed land, which was originally a mud flat, Trinity rests on some 4,500 wooden piles, each driven through 30 feet of gravel fill, silt, and clay, and constantly wetted by the water table of the Back Bay as they will rot if exposed to air.

The building's plan is a modified Greek Cross with four arms extending outwards from the central tower. Its interior murals were completed entirely by American artists.

Trinity Church is the only church in the United States and the only building in Boston that has been honored as one of the "Ten Most Significant Buildings in the United States" by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). In 1885, architects voted Trinity Church as the most important building in the U.S.; Trinity Church is the only building from the original 1885 list still included in the AIA's current top ten list. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 30, 1970.

The floor plan of the church is designed like a Greek Cross - with legs of equal sizes going out to each side, with a dome tower in the center. The altar is so dramatic and beautiful - and a sight to see.

Unlike most other church and Cathedral buildings I have seen, Boston Trinity Church have a unique style and color scheme. The brownish-clay color throughout the interior gives a special touch. The inside artwork and glass work are also really nice.

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Boston Public Garden

Boston Public Garden is America's first Botanical garden. Park was established in 1837.  It reminds us the Central Park of New York, though its much smaller in size (24 acres vs 843 acres). 

Interestingly, all that land, and beyond were reclaimed from the sea. The entire area were marshes and landfills, which were subsequently reclaimed by manually filling in dirt! 

The lake in the center of park is around 4 acres. During summer season, the lake have small paddle boats, and during winter the water freezes and it is used as a skating ring.

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