Question: Is this the same building that George Washington took his oath of office?
Answer: No. The originial Federal Hall was demolished in 1812 and sold as salvage material. The current structure was constructed in 1842 on the same location as the original Federal Hall.*
* If the National Park Service had been established under George Washington, the actual first capital may have been preserved.
Did You Know?
At its peak, the Pamet Cranberry Company of Truro harvested 166 barrels of cranberries in a single fall season. Emerging wetland and upland vegetation is enveloping the former bog, with only the historic Bog House standing as a reminder.