Why go
Old City Hall makes its case through the mansard roof, granite walls, and arched windows. Notice that detail first at Old City Hall. Afterward, compare it with the Benjamin Franklin statue and school mosaics in the courtyard. The pairing at Old City Hall explains a French Second Empire civic building now framed by a public courtyard. Choose Old City Hall when those features fit your interests. Give Old City Hall a focused place in the Boston.
What to look for
- The mansard roof, granite walls, and arched windows.
- The Benjamin Franklin statue and school mosaics in the courtyard.
Useful to know
- Visit in daylight for the clearest reading of the architecture, landscape, and surrounding streets.
- Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 45–75 min
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