Old North Church

Boston, United States

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Old North Church (officially Christ Church in the City of Boston) stands on Salem Street in Boston's North End, the oldest church building still standing in the city. Built in 1723 in Georgian style, its design was likely influenced by Christopher Wren's London churches. The rectangular structure features a western tower and eastern semicircular apse, crowned by a 191-foot steeple. The church is most famous for its role in Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775, when two lanterns illuminated the steeple to alert Patriots of British military movements during the American Revolution. The interior contains two levels of pews, an organ, pulpit, and ceiling murals, while the tower holds eight change-ringing bells cast in 1744—the oldest in North America. The church has undergone numerous modifications since its completion in 1726, including a new steeple in 1955 and various 20th-century renovations. Now designated a National Historic Landmark and Boston Landmark, it remains an active Episcopal congregation and Freedom Trail landmark.

Architect

William Lightfoot Price

Movement

Georgian architecture

Built: 1723
Type: church building
Heritage: National Register of Historic Places listed place, National Historic Landmark
Place: Boston, United States

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42.36639, -71.05444