Massachusetts State House

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Vintage Style (and Budget)

The Massachusetts State House was first constructed in 1798 and cost five times the original estimate at $133,000.

Renowned Architecture and Architect

Designed by architect Charles Bullfinch, the Massachusetts State House is considered a civic masterpiece.

Part of An Evolving Landscape

The Massachusetts State House was built directly on a cow pasture formerly owned by John Hancock.

Not a HoneyComb!

At the top of the golden dome, there is a pinecone, signifying the area’s reliance on logging for many centuries.