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Beacon Hill is one of the oldest communities in the City of Boston. The site of the Massachusetts State House, as well as numerous historical landmarks, Beacon Hill's architecture reflects Boston's history. Still largely residential, the structures on Beacon hill showcase several different styles and the work of a number of notable architects, including Charles Bulfinch, Asher Benjamin, Solomon Willard, and Alexander Parris. In addition to the Colonial, Federal, and Greek Revival styles that were particularly popular during the first half of the 19th century and are the most predominant styles on the hill, examples of Italinate, Panel Brick, Egyptian Revival, Queen Anne, and American Gothic Revival styles can also be seen. The narrow streets are lined with brick row houses featuring ornate doors and decorative iron work, brick sidewalks, and gas lamps. Beacon Hill was designated a historic district in 1955 and further expanded in 1958 and 1963. (City of Boston)