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12.00" x 8.00"
Mat Border:
2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
17.50" x 13.50"
Brewer Fountain and the State House Framed Print
by Joann Vitali
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Brewer Fountain and the State House framed print by Joann Vitali. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
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Built in 1798, the new State House is located across from the Boston Common on the top of Beacon Hill. The land was once owned by Massachusetts first... more
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Built in 1798, the "new" State House is located across from the Boston Common on the top of Beacon Hill. The land was once owned by Massachusetts first elected governor, John Hancock. Charles Bullfinch, the leading architect of the day, designed the building.
The dome, originally made out of wood shingles, is now sheathed in copper and covered by 23 karat gold which was added to prevent leaks into the State House.
In the House of Representatives chambers hangs a wooden codfish which is called the Sacred Cod. The Sacred Cod signifies the importance of the fishing industry to the Commonwealth. At the top of the golden dome sits a wooden pinecone which symbolizes logging in Boston during the 18th century.
One of the most conspicuous objects on Boston Common, standing near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, is the Brewer Fountain.
The fountain was a gift to the city by Gardner Brewer, which began to function for the first time on June 3, 1868. It is a copy, in b...
About Joann Vitali
I specialize in Fine Art Wall Decor for Home, Business and the Hospitality Industry. Fine Art Photography that brings you the essence and spirit of Boston and it's eclectic neighborhoods, as well as the flavors of all things New England, into your home & heart. • You can view 12 pieces from my Boston North End Collection hanging in Tresca Italian Restaurant on Hanover Street. Boston, Ma. - I am very honored to have a series of art from my Boston collection featured in the January 20th 2016 episode of Criminal Minds. - I have also been chosen as this years recipient of "2016 Best of Houzz Award" by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building,...
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