Old State House (Boston Massacre site and balcony)

The Old State House at 206 Washington Street, built in 1713, served as Massachusetts' seat of government and is the site associated with the 1770 Boston Massacre; its balcony is the location where colonial-era proclamations were read. The building is a National Historic Landmark and a common focal point for history photography and reenactments. Images of the Old State House and its historic balcony are widely shared in educational materials, news stories, and travel posts.