Bunker Hill Monument

     The Bunker Hill Memorial was erected at the site of a Revolutionary War site in Boston.  The fighting actually took place at Breed Hill.

     The memorial is a granite one list constructed between 1825 to 1843.

     The first person to suggest this memorial was William Tickner, a lawyer.  In 1823, an organization called the Bunker Hill Monument Association was founded t0 raise money for.the project.  In 1825, the association purchased a 15 acre site on the slope of Breeds Hill for the monument.  Ultimately, the association sold a large amount of this land to help fund the project.  Solomon Willard was given the task to design the memorial.

     The cornerstone was laid on July 22,1825.  Construction frequently was haulted over the years due lack of money.  The capstone was laid 7/23/1842.  Monument was dedicated on June 17, 1843.