Bell In Hand - Boston, MA
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neoc1
N 42° 21.700 W 071° 03.433
19T E 330590 N 4691983
Bell in Hand Pub in Boston displays two pictorial pub signs.
Waymark Code: WMC32J
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2011
Views: 17
Boston is perhaps the most European of American cities, so it's not surprising to find an authentic English style pub in the downtown area that displays a classic pictorial pub sign. The Bell In Hand Tavern, located on the corner of Hancock and Union Streets, was established in 1795 by Jimmy Wilson - America's last know town crier, hence the name. It bills itself as America's oldest continuously operating tavern. Paul Revere, Daniel Webster and William McKinley all were patrons of the tavern. One of the original Bell In Hand sign hangs in Boston's Old City Hall.
Date of first pub on site: Current building dates to 1844
Name of Artist: Not listed
Date of current sign: Not listed
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