Magoun Counting House Site - View this location on map Thatcher Magoun, a ship designer, builder and merchant, founded Thatcher Magoun & Son, a countinghouse that operated on this site in the 19th century. Magoun's fleet of sailing ships carried the house flag into ports around the world. The Magoun counting-house was one of many similar establishments of the time and reflects the 19th century predominance of Boston as a port, as well as the role of State Street in the financial history of Boston. An essential part of the business community since the colonial era, State Street remains a center of investment and commerce. 60 State Street, Boston, MA Historical

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