. Old landmarks and historic personages of Boston. e Joshuaof old, commanded the sun and moon to stand still, and theyobeyed him. The City Hall stands on ground sold to the town by ThomasScotto in 1645. The foundation of the present building waslaid in 1862 witli appropriate ceremonies. It is built of Con-cord granite, and was designed by Messrs. Bryant and first Town House was erected between 1657-59, at thehead of State Street, of wood, where the Old State House nowstands. A legacy had been left by Captain Robert Keayne,in 1656, for this purpose, which was supplemented by sub-scri
. Old landmarks and historic personages of Boston. e Joshuaof old, commanded the sun and moon to stand still, and theyobeyed him. The City Hall stands on ground sold to the town by ThomasScotto in 1645. The foundation of the present building waslaid in 1862 witli appropriate ceremonies. It is built of Con-cord granite, and was designed by Messrs. Bryant and first Town House was erected between 1657-59, at thehead of State Street, of wood, where the Old State House nowstands. A legacy had been left by Captain Robert Keayne,in 1656, for this purpose, which was supplemented by sub-scriptions from Governors Endicott, Bellingham, and building was consumed in the fire of 1711; another, built KING S CHAPEL AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. o9 of brick in 1712, was burnt in 1747, with the early books,records, and valuable papers. In 1748 the Town House wasrebuilt. Faneuil Hall was also used as a Town House fornearly eiglity years, and the first city government was organizedthere. In 1830 the city government removed to the Old State. THE OLD COURT HOUSE AND CITY HALL. House, which Avas, on September 17, dedicated as the CityHall. In 1840 the old County Court House, on the presentsite, was remodelled for a City Hall, and continued to be soiintil the erection of the present building and dedication in1865. Our view of the Old Court House is taken from School Street,and shows how the buikling and surroundings appeared in1812. In the left foreground is Barristers* Hall, and to theriht the wall and enclosure of Dr. Samuel Clarkes house is seen. The County Court House, referred to as occupying this site,was built in 1810, of granite. The main building was octago-nal, with wings at each side. It was one hundred and fortyfeet long, and was occupietl by the offices of Probate, Registryof Deeds, and the County Courts. This building was calledJohnson Hall, in honor of Isaac Johnson, tradition having 60 LANDMARKS OF BOSTON. ascribed to this spot the location of his house, —
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