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Commonwealth Museum   Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin
Commonwealth Museum Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin

Thomas Hancock Mansion

A portrait of Paul Revere holding a tea pot that he created.
The Hancock Manor, which stood at the top of Beacon Hill was built in the 1730s. It was the home of Thomas Hancock. This 1860 image includes the great grand-niece of John Hancock standing on the balcony. Wikipedia

After the death of Hancock’s father, he went to live with his Uncle Thomas, who was one of the wealthiest merchants in Boston.

John Hancock attended the Boston Latin School and Harvard College. He also learned the shipping and mercantile business from his uncle. This prepared him for a place among the elites of Boston society. The house was torn down in 1863. Protests of this helped stimulate the Historic Preservation Movement.