The Grasshopper Atop Faneuil Hall It is uncertain why Peter - TopicsExpress



          

The Grasshopper Atop Faneuil Hall It is uncertain why Peter Faneuil, one of Boston’s wealthiest merchants, chose this insect to stand above his market/meeting hall building, which he gave to the people of Boston. The grasshopper has been there since 1742. The weathervane is made of copper and gold leaf and it has glass door knobs for eyes. It is 52 inches long and weighs approximately 38 pounds. Inside the “vest” are coins and other mementos. During the War of 1812, suspected spies who claimed to be from Boston were asked to describe the weathervane above Faneuil Hall. If they answered incorrectly, they were found out.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:57:03 +0000

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