Quincy in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Quincy Town Hall (Old City Hall)

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 17, 2023

1. Quincy Town Hall (Old City Hall) Marker

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Built in 1844 when Quincy granite was at the height of its popularity as a monumental architectural material. The residents of Quincy intended their Town Hall to be a testament to the quality of their granite industry. Solomon Willard, architect of the Bunker Hill Monument, designed the building and supervised its construction. Local artisans quarried, cut, transported the stone and constructed the building in a period-from conception to dedication-of five and one-half months.

The building underwent extensive restoration from 2010 to 2015. Quincy Town Hall is believed to be the nation's second oldest continuous seat of municipal government. 1215

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 42° 15.069′ N, 71° 0.222′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hancock Street and Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south. Located next to Quincy Town Hall in Quincy Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James R. McIntyre, A.B. M.A. J.D. (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Presidents (within shouting distance of this marker); Abigail Adams

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Men of Quincy, Mass. (within shouting distance of this marker); United First Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hancock Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); John Adams (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 17, 2023

2. Quincy Town Hall (Old City Hall) Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.