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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1791/02/24 John Adams Life John Adams watches as James Otis argues before the Bench at Provence House (lost) against the use of Writs of assistance which allow officials to search premises at will and repeatedly. Provence House was razed in 1922 but steps remain on Bosworth St.
1791/02/24 James Otis Jr Work James Otis gives a 5-hour oration against the Writs of Assistance, warrants that allowed customs officials to search at will, in front of five red-robed judgesand at Provence House (lost). Razed in 1922, the Provence House steps remain on Bosworth St.

Data »

Particulars for Bromfield and Bosworth:
Sight Category Building
Owner Private



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 86003901
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
CULTURAL DETAILS
Current Function:
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