St. Stephen’s Church

An imposing presence on Hanover Street, this Bulfinch-designed church wasn't built from scratch, but remodeled from an existing structure in 1804. Shortly thereafter, the church's congregation purchased a set of bells cast by Paul Revere's foundry for $800. The church also has a part in the history of the Kennedy clan — JFK's mother, Rose, was baptized here, and it was also the site of her funeral.