The Paul Revere House , a national historic landmark, is the oldest wooden building in Boston. It was also home, as you might guess, to the famous patriot, Paul Revere. This "must-see" Boston treasure is located between Faneuil Hall and Old North Church , stops on the Freedom Trail . The Revere House is stop number twelve. Tours of the Revere House are self-guided, complemented by illustrated text ...
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If the kids need a break from all the history, pop over to the North Street playground next door. It's a little small and missing swings, but it does have a climbing structure.
In Short A key stop along the Freedom Trail, the Revere house dates back to 1677 and was already old when socially ascendant Paul bought it. Today, it's the last 17th-century house still standing in Boston (it was from this very doorstep that Revere snuck past the redcoats to carry out his midnight ride). Interpretive programs and tours delve into the domestic history of the times and the ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 05, 2008, (Edited August 26, 2006)
Its an interesting coincidence that the oldest house standing in downtown Boston should also have been the home of Paul Revere, patriot activist and silversmith, as many homes of famous Bostonians have burned or been demolished over the years. The Revere house could easily have...
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