Hancock Manor is the master piece constructed in 17th century on the top of the Beacon Hill in Boston. Thomas Hancock was the rich merchant who owned the beautiful house. This house was the most beautiful house in those days. John Singleton Copley constructed the house in the neighborhood of Hancock Manor and it was the second house on the Beacon Hill. It was not easy to make the house on the top of the hill and Hancock Manor was the first house at the hill top in Massachusetts. Thomas Hancock made a will and the house was given to the wife by him. After the death of Thomas and wife house came in the hands of John.

Following pointers describe Hancock Manor:

1. The walls of the house were made up of granite stone. Balcony was made above the front door and window above the entrance door is also huge. The outside wall which separates the house from the street is made up of stone and fencing has been done using wood.  Pavement for walking inside the house connecting the entrance door can be seen.
2. Large house comprised of ballroom and lovely kitchen. Rooms were too many and special rooms were made for the establishment of office within the house. There is hall inside the house which is too large and it was constructed for organizing parties in the house. The length of the hall is about 60 feet.
3. Garden was maintained by the owner and various kinds of flowers and plants were planted inside the house. Shrubs and small plants were grown for maintaining the greenery. Granite and sandstone was used for the purpose of construction. Stable was also made inside the house for horses.
4. Dining room and staircases were exclusively designed. Separate rooms were made for the guests and for dining. Drinks were also served to the guests in the separate room. British soldiers tried to demolish the house and caused destruction in some parts of the house. The front stone wall was destructed by the soldiers. After sometime Hancock Manor became headquarter of the general of military.
5. Selling of the house was tried and the value of the house was regarded as 100000 dollar. Committee refused to sell the house and it was asked to make the house as the museum. The house was turned into museum by the consultation of the committee.

The movements in America for preserving the historical monuments helped in saving this house.

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