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[[File:DB City Hall.png|thumb|250px|Federal Hall]]
|image = DB City Hall.png
|description = First capitol building of the United States
|location = [[New York City]], [[United States]]
|architect =
|dateconstructed = 1700; 1842
|datedestroyed = 1812
|abandoned =
|functions = National Memorial {{C|since 1939}}<br>
Capitol building {{C|former, 1842 ~ 1930s}}<br>
Federal Hall {{C|former, 1700s ~ 1812, destroyed}}<br>
Prison {{C|former, 1700s ~ 1759}}<br>
|affiliation = *[[British Empire|Three colonies of Great Britain]]
*[[United States]]
**[[Patriots]]
|Other factions =
|features =
|price =
|events = [[Public Execution|Assassination attempt on George Washington]]<br>
{{wiki|First inauguration of George Washington}}
}}
The '''Federal Hall''' was the first capitol building of the [[United States]], located in [[New York City]]. It formerly served as the city hall.
The '''Federal Hall''' was the first capitol building of the [[United States]], located in [[New York City]]. It formerly served as the city hall.


==History==
==History==
Built in 1700<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>, the building began its function as city hall in 1702. Until 1759, it also served as the city jail. However, these arrangements changed when the [[New Gaol]] opened.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
Built in 1700,<ref name="ACRGDB>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: City Hall (Rogue)]]</ref> the building began its function as city hall in 1702. Prior to the opening of the [[New Gaol]] in 1759, it also served as the city jail.<ref name="AC3DB">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: City Hall (Assassin's Creed III)]]</ref>


Here, delegates from nine of the thirteen colonies met to organize a protest against the [[Stamp Act]]. In 1776, while New York was under the control of [[George Washington]] and the [[Patriots]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] was sentenced to be hanged in front of the city hall after being falsely accused of plotting to murder Washington. Ratonhnhaké:ton was rescued at the execution however, and was able to kill the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Thomas Hickey]], the true culprit in the plot to kill Washington.<ref name="AC3"/>
Here, delegates from nine of the thirteen colonies met to organize a protest against the {{Wiki|Stamp Act 1765|Stamp Act}}.<ref name="AC3DB"/> This act made the building famous.<ref name="ACRGDB /> In 1776, while New York was under the control of [[George Washington]] and the [[Patriots]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] was sentenced to be hanged in front of the city hall after being falsely accused of plotting to murder Washington. Ratonhnhaké:ton was rescued at the execution however, and was able to kill the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Thomas Hickey]], the true culprit in the plot to kill Washington.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Public Execution]]</ref>


After the [[American Revolutionary War]], the city hall was used by the new [[Continental Congress|Congress]] when the United States Constitution was ratified in 1789, being renamed to "Federal Hall". From there, the building served as the location where [[George Washington]] was inaugurated as president on 30 April 1789.<ref name="AC3"/>
After the [[American Revolutionary War]], the city hall was used by the new [[Continental Congress|Congress]] when the United States Constitution was ratified in 1789, being renamed to "Federal Hall".<ref name="AC3DB"/> From there, the building served as the location where [[George Washington]] was inaugurated as president on 30 April 1789.<ref name="AC3DB"/><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Number One]]</ref>
 
Expanded in 1788, the Federal Hall was torn down in 1812. In 1842, the "Federal Hall National Memorial" was built on the site, although it never actually served as a capitol building.<ref name="AC3DB"/>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
ACIII-Publicexecution 3.png|George Washington watching Conner being escorted to the gallows
ACIII-Publicexecution 9.png|Connor assassinating Hickey
ACIII-Publicexecution 12.png|[[Israel Putnam|Putnam]] secures Conner's innocence
</gallery>


Expanded in 1788, the Federal Hall was torn down in 1812. In 1842, the '''Federal Hall National Memorial''' was built on the site, although it never actually served as a capitol building.<ref name="AC3"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The building is depicted with an additional flight of stairs in ''Rogue'' compared to ACIII where these stairs are not present.<ref>[https://youtu.be/-b0LUHy5sWI?t=369 ''Assassin's Creed New York Comparison (AC III VS Rogue)'']</ref>
*The building is depicted with an additional flight of stairs in ''Rogue'' compared to ACIII where these stairs are not present.<ref>[https://youtu.be/-b0LUHy5sWI?t=369 ''Assassin's Creed New York Comparison (AC III VS Rogue)'']</ref>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}} {{1stm}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''


==References==
==References==
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The Federal Hall was the first capitol building of the United States, located in New York City. It formerly served as the city hall.

History[edit | edit source]

Built in 1700,[1] the building began its function as city hall in 1702. Prior to the opening of the New Gaol in 1759, it also served as the city jail.[2]

Here, delegates from nine of the thirteen colonies met to organize a protest against the Stamp Act.[2] This act made the building famous.[1] In 1776, while New York was under the control of George Washington and the Patriots, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton was sentenced to be hanged in front of the city hall after being falsely accused of plotting to murder Washington. Ratonhnhaké:ton was rescued at the execution however, and was able to kill the Templar Thomas Hickey, the true culprit in the plot to kill Washington.[3]

After the American Revolutionary War, the city hall was used by the new Congress when the United States Constitution was ratified in 1789, being renamed to "Federal Hall".[2] From there, the building served as the location where George Washington was inaugurated as president on 30 April 1789.[2][4]

Expanded in 1788, the Federal Hall was torn down in 1812. In 1842, the "Federal Hall National Memorial" was built on the site, although it never actually served as a capitol building.[2]

Gallery[edit | edit source]


Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The building is depicted with an additional flight of stairs in Rogue compared to ACIII where these stairs are not present.[5]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]