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Massachusetts State House, Boston, c. 1812; at left, workers excavating a portion of Beacon Hill.
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Beacon Hill

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Massachusetts State House, Boston, c. 1812; at left, workers excavating a portion of Beacon Hill.
Massachusetts State House, Boston, c. 1812; at left, workers excavating a portion of Beacon Hill.

Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, named after a prominent hill that was once a significant landmark. Originally part of a three-peaked hill called Trimountain, Beacon Hill's summit was leveled in the 19th century to create landfill, expanding the city's area.12

The construction of the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in the late 18th century marked the beginning of its transformation into a fashionable residential district. This area, protected by historic district legislation, is known for its 19th-century architecture, including streets like Louisburg Square designed by architect Charles Bulfinch.1

Beacon Hill is one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods and is characterized by its narrow, gas-lit streets, brick sidewalks, and Federal-style rowhouses.1

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  1. Boston - Postcolonial expansion
  2. Boston - The contemporary city

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