Boston National Historical Park Act of 1974

Summary

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 Boston which he may deem proper for administration as part of the park. Authorizes the Secretary to establish an advisory commission which shall consist of three members recommended by the mayor of the city of Boston, three members recommended by the Governor of the State of Massachusetts, and one each by the organizations with which the Secretary has entered into cooperative agreements. Authorizes the Secretary to construct a suitable visitor center for the interpretation of the historical features of the park. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 2 October 1974

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 1 October 1974

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 January 1973

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