Cornhill, Boston

Cornhill was a street in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, located on the site of the current City Hall Plaza in Government Center.

It was named in 1829; previously it was known as Market Street (1807–1828).

[1][2] In its time, it comprised a busy part of the city near Brattle Street, Court Street and Scollay Square.

In the 19th century, it was the home of many bookstores and publishing companies.

[3] As of 1969, Cornhill exists as 144 feet along the edge of City Hall Plaza.