The Old North Church at Boston is believed to be the place from where the famous signal for war, at the time of American Revolution was sent. The signal read as "One if by Land" and "Two if by sea". It is related with Paul Revere's midnight ride of April 1775. Paul Revere was an American Patriot at that time.

This church has a heap of national historic significances, as it is the oldest active church in Boston. The church has a life size statue of George Washington, which perhaps according to the visitors the best statue of him. British architect Christopher Wren was the architect of the Church. He was the one who was summoned upon to rebuild London after the Great Fire.

The church nicely preserves the Lanterns used by Paul Revere to signal the advancing threats of the war. President Gerald Ford on 1975 gave a nationally televised speech and hung the third lantern by the window of the church. This symbolizes Americas third century of freedom. Many other eminent personalities were associated with the church. The place also has a crypt, which has an estimated 1100 bodies buried.

The church has got eight changing ringing bells which were manufactured in Gloucester, Massachusetts in 1744. It started functioning from 1745. They are well maintained and are nicely operational. According to the history books, the original steeple was destroyed by Storm of October in 1804. It was renovated by Charles Buifinch on 1954. The church stands tall today with a height of 175 feet.

The Old North Church in Boston is an extremely important place where people can gather for prayers and congregation. If you are looking to go to a church on your Boston visit you must come down here to renew your faith and hopes and you will feel a lot more inspired in the entire process. Take a look at the different Boston hotel deals on offer to find out more about

Take a look at the hours of admission so that you know when to go down there for meetings and congregations:

- January-February: 10am-4pm,

Tuesday-Sunday, Closed on Mondays

- March-May: 9am-5pm

Open dailyJune-October: 9am-6pm,

- November-December: 10am-5pm,

Open dailyuntil 8pm on Friday

July 18, July 25, August 1, August 22, and August 29 Sunday Service 9am and

The Old North Church remains closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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How to get there?

Address:

195 Salem St

Boston, MA 02113-1123, United States

Contact details:

+1 617-523-6676

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While going down to the Old North Church you can opt for either of the two routes:

- Direct Route

You can take the Orange Line to the Haymarket Stop and from there follow Salem Street to the end. You will come across the Old North Church on the right hand side of the street.

- Scenic Route

To take the Scenic Route which leads you across Faneuil Hall area you must follow the Freedom Trail. Follow up to Paul Revere Mall and across to Unity Street and you will find yourself in the gardens of Old North Church.

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Who hanged the Lanterns?-The two lanterns were hanged by Robert John Newman and Captain John Pulling who was Paul Revere's colleague.

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What were there functions? - The lanterns were flaunted to convey an alarm to the residents of Charlestown, about the whereabouts of the British Army. The two lanterns were placed in strategic position: one was to alert them that the British Army was approaching from Great Bridge and Boston Neck, and the other was to notify residences of Charlestown that the British Army was approaching from Charles River to the area next to Phipps farm.

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The Dimension and Measurements-Both lanterns were identical in measurements and dimensions; Height-12″, Width-6″, Depth-6″, Candle lights-2 sockets up to 120 watts and Chain type of 36″. They were made from solid Brass and Copper of the premier quality.

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History of the Lanterns - Lanterns were placed on the 18th of April 1775 in the evening. The event was followed by strong resistance against the British soldiers. Visitors coming to the area, can get affordable, stylish and relaxed place to rest through one of the Boston hotel packages.

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