John hancock family

Just to the west of the Massachusetts State House, stood the former home of patriot John Hancock. The house was built in 1737, and torn down in 1863, to make way for a new wing of the State House.

It is a tragedy that the building was demolished, as it would have been a historic treasure for the city, and a huge tourist attraction.

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John Andrew wrote about the home in 1857 (edited):

"Governor Hancock's house, on Beacon Street, fronts to the south and presents a quaint and picturesque appearance, embosomed, as it is, with shrubs, evergreens, trees, and flowers.

It is built of hewn stone, and raised about thirteen feet above the street, with the ascent being through a garden.

There it stands, beside its modern neighbors, like a venerable grandsire surrounded by his children's children, commanding respectful attention, and even admiration.

The front is fifty six feet in breadth, and terminates in two lofty stories. Formerly t