Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts Mouse Mat

Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, known as the "Cradle of Liberty". Vintage post card enhanced for more vibrant, bolder colours by Scenes from the Past. Located in the heart of Boston, historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace has been the “Gateway to Boston”. Faneuil Hall has served as a marketplace and a meeting hall since 1742. Funding was provided by a wealthy merchant, Peter Faneuil, for the construction and local artisan to create the grasshopper weather vane that still perches on the building's cupola. Inspirational speeches by Samuel Adams and other patriots were given at Faneuil Hall. These oratories became the footstool for America's desire to obtain independence from the British.