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The Background – Site of the first town meeting in America, Faneuil Hall was host to revolutionary gatherings in the 18th century, antislavery assemblies in the 19th and temperance and women's suffrage rallies in the 20th. Hence its moniker, the "Cradle of Liberty"--ironic, because the place was built by merchant Peter Faneuil with proceeds from the slave trade. – – Features – Daniel Webster, Frederick Douglass, Jefferson Davis and Susan B. Anthony spoke in the Great Hall, and John F. Kennedy made his last campaign speech here. But perhaps the most interesting feature…
11/14/02
MODERN DAY SPITTALFIELDS-MASSACHUSETTS
by morrison_PD at Citysearch
A COMBINATION OF MARKETS AND TRADES AND BOSTON TRULY AT ITS MOST COMMON...BRING A CASH, CREDIT CARDS, AND A CARRY-ALL BASKET ON WHEELS ... SPEND THE DAY, ENJOY THE DINING, DO THE GROCERY SHOPPING, PICK UP A TRINKET TO BRIGHTEN THE HOME OR A GLAD-RAG TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY ...A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING...WHERE RESIDENT AND TOURIST WALK ELBOW TO ELBOW...AND SEASONAL SIDEWALK ENTERTAINMENT TO TOP...
- Pros: VARIETY OF FOOD, SHOP, HISTORIC VALUE, CONVENIENT HOURS
- Cons: FEW TOILETS, MODERATELY COSTLY, NO PARKING,TRANSPORT
10/25/02
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by laura_taylor at Citysearch
it's crowded and lacks character...try shopping on newbury st. if shopping is what you want. the food court is impressive, but i have never found a seat to sit in....
- Pros: food choices
- Cons: no parking, too crowded, junk shops
08/12/02
A day in the sun
by MsBonnie68 at Citysearch
Whether you enjoy shopping or people watching, Faneuil Hall has it all!
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