Historical Tours in and about Boston: Compliments of American Oil Company — John Shaqi
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The marker reads “Here formerly stood Griffin’s Wharf at which lay
moored December 16, 1773, three British ships with cargoes of tea. To
defeat King George’s trivial but tyrannical tax of three pence per
pound, about ninety citizens of Boston, partly disguised as Indians,
boarded the ships, threw the cargoes, three hundred and forty-two chests
in all, into the sea and made the world ring with the patriotic exploit
of The Boston Tea Party.”
Leaving this most historic point, we retrace our steps back over
Atlantic Avenue for some distance to Market Street. There we turn left
and proceed along until we come to the Quincy Market where we turn right
and then left to North Market Street where we find
The Durgin & Park Restaurant
Let us enter this old place. For over one hundred and fifty years it has
been used as a restaurant. Your grandfather or even your great
grandfather may have eaten here. We are met by a most gracious host and
food is served to us fresh from the market. When you have eaten enough
and absorbed a satisfying amount of the atmosphere of this fascinating
spot, you will find almost diagonally across the street the famous old
[Illustration: FANEUIL HALL]
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall, affectionately called “The Cradle of Liberty,” was built
in 1742 by Peter Faneuil. It was given to Boston as a Town Hall. Burned
in 1761, it was rebuilt in 1763. This is one of the few buildings in
Boston which is in the same condition today as it originally was, with
the exception perhaps of steel staircases, electricity, and steam heat.
The Hall is still used for public meetings. This was the center of
Revolutionary movements in Boston and the Colonies, and was used by the
British officers as a playhouse during the siege of Boston. The Hall has
many historic paintings and portraits. Don’t fail to see the Military
Museum and Library of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. It is
well worth the walk up to the third floor. Open week days from 9 a. m.
to 5 p. m.
Leaving Faneuil Hall, proceed down North Street, passing the AMOCO
Service Station on your right. Directly across the street and to the
left we pass by the Sumner Tunnel which was opened to the public in
1934. Continuing on down North Street, crossing Cross Street and
Richmond, we come to North Square where the little boys will not let you
miss the famous
Paul Revere House
The oldest house in the City of Boston, built in 1660 and purchased by
Paul Revere in 1770; here he resided until 1800. The immense fireplaces,
the ancient wallpaper and many other features from the Colonial period
make it a most interesting house to visit. Admission twenty-five cents.
Open from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., daily.
[Illustration: PAUL REVERE’S HOUSE]
Leaving the Paul Revere House, we turn left at North Bennett Street and
proceed to Salem Street where we turn right on our way to the
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