HR 7486 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Boston National Historic Sites Act

Introduced 1973-05-03· Sponsored by Rep. O'Neill, Thomas P., Jr. [D-MA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 210 passed in lieu.(1974-08-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Boston National Historic Sites Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, only with the consent of the current owner, by donation or by purchase with donated or appropriated funds all lands and improvements thereon or interests therein comprising the following described areas: (1) Fanueil Hall, located at Dock Square, Boston; (2) Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston; (3) the area identified as the Old North Church area, 193 Salem Street, Boston; (4) the Old State House, Washington and State Street, Boston; (5) Bunker Hill, Breeds Hill, Boston, and (6) Old South Meeting House, Milk and Washington Streets, Boston. Provides that such lands, improvements and interests shall be known as the Boston National Historical Park. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the city of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and private organizations to assist in the preservation and interpretation of the properties listed in this Act, which in his opinion would best be preserved in private, municipal or State ownership. Allows the Secretary to accept donations of property of national historical interest and significance located in the city of Bos…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats