Old State House - Commodore Builders
The historic preservation of the Old State House involved completely restoring the building’s west façade and east balcony. Restoration work included window frame replacements, window sill replacements, sealing the windows between the wood and masonry.
Preservation of The Old State House » Revolutionary Spaces
Loose bricks were reset or replaced and windows were restored. That same year, the Old State House balcony was in dire need of repairs and restoration. Dramatic seasonal differences between interior and exterior levels of temperature can create stressful conditions where the two environments meet.
Old State House (Boston) - Wikipedia
The Old State House, also known as the Old Provincial State House, [3] is a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1713. It was the seat of the Massachusetts General Court until 1798. It is located at the intersection of Washington and State Streets and is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States.
Viewing History — Old State House Window Restoration
Apr 7, 2012 · The slideshow below documents the 2010 restoration of historic window sash for the 1713 Old State House in Boston MA. This historic building was the seat of colonial government in the Massachusetts Colony, site of the infamous Boston Massacre and where the Declaration of Independence was read to the citizens of Boston.
Old State House - iBoston.org
Its primary feature is a tall multi-part steeple with elaborate clear glass windows. Also prominent are the lion and unicorn statues (symbols of royal authority) positioned on the gables. These figures were torn down during the celebration of America's independence, and restored in 1882.
The Old State House - M&A Architectural Preservation …
The Old State House (2014) Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Noteworthy: Historically sensitive replication of wood trim at the balcony once used by George Washington from which to deliver the Declaration of Independence. M&A’s Scope: Wood window restoration; exterior balcony/balustrade restoration. Architect: Storeygard Associates Architect
Discover the Old State House: Boston's Historic Landmark
Nov 10, 2024 · Visitors can explore the building’s historic rooms, including the Council Chamber and the Great Hall. The Council Chamber, where important decisions were made, is particularly impressive, with its ornate woodwork and stained-glass windows.
Old State House — Legacy Club of Boston
The Old State House, the oldest surviving public building in Boston, was built in 1713 to house the government offices of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It stands on the site of Boston's first Town House of 1657-8, which was destroyed by fire in 1711.
Underpinning Old State House, Boston, Mass., February 7, 1903
Underpinning Old State House, Boston, Mass., February 7, 1903. Search Collections. Collection Type. Photography; Date. 1903-02-07. GUSN. GUSN-217052. You can find this within. ... Windows on Court St. side of Ames Building; Windows on Court St. …
Window, Old State House - Digital Commonwealth
Window, Old State House Photographer: Mitchell, Edmund L., 1905-1981 Date: June 1958 Format: Photographs Genre: Slides Location: Boston Public Library Arts Department Collection (local): Edmund L. Mitchell Collection Subjects: Capitols Historic buildings Windows Old State House (Boston, Mass.) Places: