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  The Boston Historical Society and Museum
The Old State House, the oldest surviving public building in Boston, was built in 1713 to house the government offices of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
The Old State House, operated by The Bostonian Society and owned by the City of Boston, is a site within the Boston National Historical Park and one of the museums on the Freedom Trail.
With the Old State House faced with the threat of dismantling and movement to Chicago, The Bostonian Society is founded to preserve the building.
www.bostonhistory.org /old_state_hs_hist.php   (1334 words)

  
  Governor of South Australia - Government House
The first Government House, the "Government Hut" was constructed of timber slabs, wattle and daub, a thatched roof, calico ceiling, and external stone chimneys.
Government House is thus probably the second oldest continuously occupied house in the State, after a small cottage in Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide, which was first occupied in mid-1839.
The old stone wall on the western boundary was demolished in 1926 and replaced by a timber fence, which in turn was replaced by a tubular steel fence in 1988.
www.governor.sa.gov.au /html/govhouse.html   (3224 words)

  
 Old Government & Parliament House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Located between the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Brisbane River, Old Government House was built in 1862 when the population of Brisbane was a mere 6,000 people.
Old Government House is currently used as the offices for the National Trust of Queensland.
The Old Government House, which is near the City Botanic Garden.
www.jerelis.com /home/id29.html   (287 words)

  
 Timeline of Old Government House
The Government Farm was set aside by Governor Gawler in the Valley of the Upper Strut to grow pasture for and to agist Government stock.
The Old Government House, re-named “The Rest”, was occupied by the curators of the Woods and Forests Nursery.
The Friends of Old Government House was formed to care for the complex.
www.communitywebs.org /FriendsOldGovernmentHouse/timeline.htm   (489 words)

  
 The Ghosts and Hauntings of Old Government House, Parramatta - Castle of Spirits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The ghosts of Old Government House are well known to inhabit such places as the "Blue Room", the old wooden staircase and often hover around in one of the hallways.
Afterwards we were taken around the house by candlelight and through Parramatta park to the well known obelisk with a tree marking the death of one of the residents of the house.
Government House is also the site of the first reported UFO sighting in Australia.
www.castleofspirits.com /govhouse.html   (1457 words)

  
 Old Government House- Belair National Park
Old Government House lies in the heart of Belair National Park and is the former Vice-regal summer residence of some of the early governors of South Australia.
Old Government House is located 11 kilometres south of Adelaide.
It is looked after by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Friends of Old Government House, with the support of National Parks and Wildlife South Australia.
www.communitywebs.org /FriendsOldGovernmentHouse   (105 words)

  
 Government House
From parliamentary papers relating to the island of Trinidad of 18th February, 1823, we gather that the Belmont lands were leased to the government from January 1803 and that these were the lands "on which the Government House and buildings and the Negro houses are erected".
The history of the old ruins to be seen on the crest of the hill which overlooks the city and the harbour of Port of Spain from what is now called Belmont Pasture is interesting.
Belmont Estate eventually became crown land, and the 'Government Cottage' was occupied by the governors of the colony until the 'Great House' of the 'Paradise Estate,' (which property had been purchased from the Peschier family and was converted into the Botanical Gardens and Queen's Park) was fixed up as a governor's residence.
www.nalis.gov.tt /Places/Places_GovernmentHouse.htm   (1096 words)

  
 Department of Supply and Services - Old Government House
Old Government House was constructed from 1826-28 to be the residence of New Brunswick's Governors and Lieutenant-Governors.
Old Government House had a number of uses from Confederation to 1996.
It was a school for hearing impaired students from 1896 to 1900, a military barracks during World War 1 and a hospital for returning soldiers after the war.
www.gnb.ca /0184/index-e.asp   (198 words)

  
 Old Government House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Old Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Department of Supply and Services - Old Government House
This page was last modified 10:54, 19 January 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Government_House   (155 words)

  
 Visiting D.C. - United States House of Representatives, 110th Congress, 1st Session
The Chamber of the United States House of Representatives.
This exhibition features the House of Representatives as it was during the half century it met in this chamber.
The Old Hall of the House, now known as Statuary Hall, is one of the most historic spaces in the United States Capitol.
www.house.gov /house/Visitor.shtml   (169 words)

  
 New Brunswick Highland Games & Scottish Festival
The New Brunswick Highland Games and Scottish Festival is located on the beautiful grounds of historic Old Government House, residence of New Brunswick's Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson.
Opening in 1828, Old Government House is nestled along the banks of the St. John River and provides a magical setting for the Highland Games.
Old Government House is located at 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton.
www.highlandgames.ca /location/location.html   (96 words)

  
 History of Old Government House, Parramatta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The oldest part of Old Government House still standing is Governor Hunter's house which is the front of the two storied section in the middle part of the house.
When Governor Macquarie arrived in 1809 after the rum rebellion he found the house almost uninhabitable and carried out renovations and extentions which were completed in November 1816.
The Governor's living quarters were located at the river end of the main house and the kitchen and servant areas at the opposite end.
www.lachlans.biz /history.html   (403 words)

  
 Privacy Policy » Old State House
The Old State House Museum is committed to protecting the privacy of our online guests, customers, and donors.
The Arkansas government has information about individuals, or which can be identified or associated with a particular individual, and this information is contained in the public records of the Arkansas state and local government.
Government agencies may request personally identifiable information from you in order to provide requested services, but such information is handled as it would be on an in-person visit to a government office.
www.oldstatehouse.com /privacy   (1062 words)

  
 National Trust Property - Experiment Farm Cottage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The general tour explores the life and times of the people who lived in the house from the Governor and his family down to their servants.
Overlooking the Parramatta River, Old Government House sits on 260 acres of parkland alive with stories from Australia's past.
A joint ticket to Old Government House and Experiment Farm Cottage entitles you to reduced admission to both properties as well as a 10% discount at the shops and restaurant.
www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au /gov.html   (495 words)

  
 Old Government House Hotel - St Peter Port - Old Government House Hotel reviews - TripAdvisor
In the 1970s I used to come to Guernsey and the OGH as a teenager and remember it very fondly as a grand...
We stayed at the OGH aka the "Old Girls Home" with our two children and a set of granparents.
Stayed at the OGH after hearing good word-of-mouth, but I was disappointed.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g551622-d210128-Reviews-Old_Government_House...   (522 words)

  
 Old Government House, Parramatta
Old Government House, Parramatta, is the oldest remaining public
prior to the granting of responsible government in 1856.
The Friends of Old Government House was formed as a fund-raising
www.friendsofogh.com   (129 words)

  
 old Government House, Darwin, Northern Territory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This photo of the old Government House in Darwin was taken in the 1980's.
I have heard it has been knocked down now in the name of progress.
It was also known as the house of the 7 gables, a feature of its roof line.
www.wilmap.com.au /gallery/govhse.html   (45 words)

  
 Old House Journal: Preservation Briefs Table of Contents   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Published by the federal government, these preservation briefs are a great source of assistance to owners and developers of historic buildings.
Writers working under contract with the federal government have assembled more than 40 booklets designed to help owners and developers of historic buildings recognize and resolve common preservation and repair problems.
Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference and the publisher of Old-House Journal, Old-House Journal's New Old House, Old-House Journal's Restoration Directory, Old-House Journal's Traditional Products, Clem Labine's Traditional Building, Clem Labine's Period Homes, and tradweb—the Directory of Custom Building and Restoration Services.
www.oldhousejournal.com /notebook/npsbriefs   (310 words)

  
 Old Government House Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Two nearly identical views of the lawn at the OGH Hotel.
The card on the left was posted by Mabel in September 1909, who writes "I like this place better than Jersey it is more quaint altogether and the scenery especially the coast is sweet." The card on the right was posted in February 1941, during the German Occupation.
Below is another view, in characteristic Judges style, with Herm and Jethou in the background.
www.guernseypostcards.com /town/town35.html   (74 words)

  
 Old Government House, Hong Kong | MyTravelGuide.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Government House is closed to the public, but it throws open its doors for one Sunday in March every year, allowing the populace an opportunity to view the gardens filled with beautiful azaleas.
Alternatively, the 46th floor of the The Bank of China Tower is a great place for a birds-eye view of this monument to Hong Kong's colonial history.
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www.mytravelguide.com /attractions/profile.jsp?objectid=77923105   (415 words)

  
 Department of Arkansas Heritage- Freedom of Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
After the exodus of state government the original Capitol building was adapted for use by the Medical Department of the University of Arkansas.
Today the Old State House is a nationally recognized history museum and is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Its mission is “to interpret the history of Arkansas from statehood to the present, to preserve the Old State House and to collect and preserve artifacts that aid in that interpretation and preservation.”
www.arkansasheritage.info /osh.shtml   (521 words)

  
 Center for Digital Government
Throughout history governments have kept official records by placing ink on paper but today they are faced with an increasingly electronic environment that is rapidly changing.
The Center for Digital Government is the leading source for information and products that will save your company money while greatly increasing your sales in the $91 billion state and local IT market.
The Center for Digital Government will be honoring selected public agencies and leaders for their outstanding information technology (IT) innovations and contributions at the 2007 Best of Texas awards.
www.centerdigitalgov.com   (569 words)

  
 Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter Port, Guernsey, UK
Old Government House Hotel and Spa, St Peter Port, Guernsey, UK Address:
Old Government House Hotel and Spa (or OGH, as it is affectionately known) occupies a prime position at the centre of Guernsey's capital, St Peter Port.
More About Old Government House Hotel and Spa restaurants and shopping, it also boasts spectacular views over the harbour and neighbouring Channel Islands of Sark and Herm.
www.bestloved.com /hotels/hotel-old-government-house-hotel-and-spa-in-st-peter-port-guernsey-channel-islands.php   (949 words)

  
 QUT | Old Government House | Welcome
Site Home General Information History Education What's On Tours Venue Hire Support OGH Links
Old Government House is now closed for an exciting restoration, and will re-open in early 2009!
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.
www.ogh.qut.edu.au   (53 words)

  
 Pictures Catalogue - Wilson, Hardy, 1881-1955. Old Government House, Parramatta, N.S.W. [picture / - fullindex.htm test
Old Government House, Parramatta, N.S.W. [picture / - fullindex.htm test
Old Government House, Parramatta, N.S.W. [picture / Hardy Wilson.
If you wish to use it for any other purposes, you must complete the Request for permission form.
nla.gov.au /nla.pic-an2723068   (73 words)

  
 Old Government House - Government - Augusta, GA, 30901-2452 - Citysearch
Old Government House - Government - Augusta, GA, 30901-2452 - Citysearch
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 Old Government House
Designed to serve as the center for Richmond County Government in 1801, this building has also served as a site for city government and has been the home of a number of esteemed Augusta families.
The structure has been restored by the City of Augusta, serves as a reception hall and features changing art exhibitions.
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