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Boston's restored its bustling Marketplace SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE • - On the Freedom Trail . . . t h e " O l d N o r t h C h u r c h " t h a t achieved its fame on Apnl 18, 1775 when its sexton hung two lanterns in its steeple as a signal that the British were advancing by sea toward Concord. Paul Revere, meanwhile, was crossing the Charles River--past British gunboats--to begin his fa­ mous ride. The Granary Burying Ground next to the site of Boston's first granary dates back to 1660 and shelters many a patriot as well as Mother Goose herself. Three signers of the Declaration of Independence, John Han­ cock, Samuel Adams, Robert 1111:11' WEDNESDAY, MARCH IS, 1978 Paine and Paul Revere are buried here, too. The tomb­ stones of other notables, as well as unknown colonists, make interesting reading. In the Charlestown Navy Yard rests another fascinat­ ing stop along the Trail, the oldest commissioned war­ ship afloat in the world, the U.S.S. Constitution, nick­ named "Old Ironsides" from the strength of her oak con- struction. Freedom Trail brochures are available from the Greater Boston Convention and Tourist Bureau, Inc., 900 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. 02115. Latest news to keep at hand A FAVORITE FREEDOM TRAIL STOP h the colorful Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, with its many boutiques, restaurants, cafes and food shops. A 150-year-old tradition has been restored to Bos­ ton's Faneuil Hall Mar­ ketplace, though today the merchandise is more likely to be baklava than barley, and leather halter tops have re­ placed leather harnesses. Technically an historical monument, the complex of three long buildings is a fa­ vorite stop along the city's 1 Vi mile Freedom Trail of sites preserved from Colonial times and the period of the American Revolution. In flavor, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the open market it was early in the 18th century, at once a shop­ ping mall, food center, and meeting place. Now in its second year, the Mar­ ketplace has become Bos­ ton's social hub, drawing more than one million vi­ sitors each month. A staggering array of domestic and imported mer­ chandise is offered at the Marketplace. Boutiques fea­ ture articles from around the world -- Irish woolens. Oriental art, African rugs, French and Italian sports­ wear, and Middle Eastern jewelry as well as the work of local artisans. All-day delight To fully sample, dine, or toast one's way through the Marketplace would take aa entire day--or that wouldn't people-watching from the glass canopied cafes aid benches along its cobble- stoned walkways. In front of the Marketplace is its namesake, Faneuil Hal, built in 1742. As a town meet­ ing hall, it saw so much poli­ tical activity that John Adams designated it "The Cradle of Liberty." A double • course of red bricks set into t the pavement marks the walking tour of the 15 other Freedom Trail sites- --buildings, statues, and graveyards--tracing the city's steps toward freedom between the years of 1628 and 1829. Though its emphasis is d^,- . cidedly historical, the Free­ dom Trail makes an Meal to- „ troduction to Bostoa §. modern life. The Greater i" Boston Conventioa and Tourist Bureau provides!*** brochures and maps ot we \ Freedom Trail at visitor hi- \ formation centers at the Bo»- * $T ton Common and City Hall. Sm-t- it--I nclude Pad Merer*! One of the most popular sites of the Freedom Trail is the Paul Revere House, lo­ cated not far from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, in the largely Italian North End. The only remaining 17th cen­ tury building in Boston, the small wooden frame house was Paul Revere's home from 1770 to 1780. Nearby is The floral print handbag, the pearlized pastels and bright patents are alterna­ tives to leather. Pigskin is the newest leather softie. Ladies' briefcases take on serious daytime importance. Many-shaped fabric bags swing from the body at disco-time. Whether in leather or in fabric, the new shape is soft and pouch-y. And the new w a y t o s t r a p i t o n i s bandolier-style, across the chest. Beautiful, luxurious fabrics make one-of-a-kind looking evening bags. So do boxes of gold, straw, lac­ quer, wood and bamboo. Tips on great American Trip i Automobile travel is the i g r e a t A m e r i c a n t r i p . Whether it's a good or a bad one depends on how well you plan. If you're taking your car on vacation, be sure to have it serviced thoroughly before you leave. Check your driver license, ownership papers and insur­ ance. Be aware of insurance requirements in other coun­ t r i e s y o u w a n t t o v i s i t . Canada doesn't demand any special auto insurance, but Mexico has coverage rules if you'll be there more than 48 hours. 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