Ebenezer Hancock House
Ebenezer Hancock House
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Neighbourhood: Downtown
The largest area of the city, Downtown is rich with historical and iconic sites in Boston. Stroll through one of Boston’s most famous green spaces, the Boston Public Gardens, check out and make way for duckling statues, picnic under a beautiful tree overlooking the pond, and walk over the iconic footbridge where, during summer time, you will catch a swan boat toting children and eager tourists through the pond. Have your camera ready to capture its peaceful beauty in the middle of a bustling city. Continue on through the Gardens and take in some open green space at the Boston Common, where you can spend time throwing a frisbee, sitting on a park bench, or, in the winter time, skating on the frog pond. Head north from the end of the Common to see the golden dome of the State House, and travel through government center to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, both a historic and popular destination worth a quick visit for a first time to Boston. Head to Long Wharf to visit the Aquarium, or catch a boat to Charlestown or even Cape Cod.
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- Haymarket • 2 min walk
- Government Center • 4 min walk
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Richard S
Scottsdale, AZ5,957 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
John Hancock owned this home but let his younger brother Ebenezer live there. In 1776 Ebenezer was appointed Deputy Paymaster General of the Continental Army and this home would have played a large part during the revolution for disbursement of money to the troops. This structure is one of Boston's 40 historic homes, is on the Freedom Trail Near Faneuil Hall and the Union Oyster House. It is private and you can not visit inside. Outside pictures only.
Written 20 August 2016
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,243 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
One of the many attractions you can see along the Freedom Trail is the Ebenezer Hancock House, just north of Faneuil Hall on Marshall Street. This is one of the few surviving buildings from the late 18th century and the former residence of John Hancock's brother Ebenezer.
Unfortunately, this historic building isn't open to the public due to it being presently used for office space. However, you can enjoy the exterior of the three storey red-brick building. There is a plague with historical information at the corner of the building.
Unfortunately, this historic building isn't open to the public due to it being presently used for office space. However, you can enjoy the exterior of the three storey red-brick building. There is a plague with historical information at the corner of the building.
Written 2 November 2015
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axs666
Sydney, Australia1,274 contributions
Sept 2013 • Solo
The Ebenezer Hancock House is on the Freedom Trail and is a historic site, but is now an office building. So you can only admire the exterior and can't go inside.
Written 26 August 2014
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John
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Nov 2019
This was an unexpected gift when visiting the North End. I was very familiar with Paul Revere House but never heard of this historic place. They are adjacent and well worth the visit.
Written 8 February 2020
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TravelDonCA
Tehachapi, CA213 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
It lies along the Freedom Trail so it is nice to look at. However, it was locked when we were there and there is nothing to do.
Written 22 October 2016
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