Revere House facts for kids
The Revere House was a fancy hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1847 and stood in a busy area called Bowdoin Square. For many years, it was a very important place in Boston. Sadly, a big fire destroyed the building in 1912.
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Building the Revere House
The Revere House was designed by an architect named William Washburn. It was built on the spot where a famous Boston merchant, Kirk Boott, used to live. The hotel was a project of a group called the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. They decided to name their new hotel after Paul Revere. He was one of the people who helped start their association.
Famous Visitors
Many people thought the Revere House was Boston's best hotel. It welcomed many important and famous guests.
Writers and Performers
- The famous writer Charles Dickens stayed there.
- The amazing singer Jenny Lind, known as "The Swedish Nightingale," also visited.
- Later, other singers like Christina Nilsson and Adelina Patti enjoyed their stay.
- The poet Walt Whitman was another notable guest.
Leaders and Generals
- Important speakers like Daniel Webster often stood on the hotel's porch. He would talk to large crowds during political events.
- Several U.S. Presidents stayed at the Revere House. These included Ulysses S. Grant, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and Andrew Johnson.
- Famous generals like William Tecumseh Sherman and Philip Sheridan were also guests.
- Even royalty visited, such as Edward VII (who later became King of England) and Emperor Pedro II of Brazil.
- In 1871, Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia stayed at the Revere House. He was on a big tour of the United States.
- A special group from Japan, called the Iwakura Mission, also stayed at the hotel.
Who Owned and Ran the Hotel?
Over the years, several important people owned the Revere House. These included Otis Norcross, Frederick W. Lincoln, Uriel Crocker, and Nathaniel J. Bradlee.
A man named Paran Stevens was the manager for many years. Different companies also helped run the hotel. These included Chapin, Gurney & Co., C.B. Ferrin, and later, J.F. Morrow & Co.
Images for kids
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The residence of Kirk Boott, built in 1804. It was rebuilt in 1846-47 to become the Revere House.
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A 19th-century stereoview of the hotel.
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Revere House, Bowdoin Square, in the 1800s.
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A portrait of Daniel Webster by Albert Gallatin Hoit. This painting hung in the Revere House for many years.
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A close-up of an 1871 map of Boston, showing the Revere House in Bowdoin Square.
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A detail from a menu for a dinner held by the Boston City Council at the Revere House in 1848.
