Holly is named after historic Faneuil Hall, which is known as the Cradle of Liberty. It was in Faneuil Hall that we debated the issues that led to the American Revolution. The grasshopper weathervane was created in 1742 by Shem Drowne and is located on the top of Faneuil Hall, It was used as a secret code by the Americans during the war of 1812 to find out if anyone was a spy by asking them if they knew the identity of the unique item atop Faneuil Hall. This famous building is located just behind Boston’s Government Center and now the most popular tourist site in the city with its quaint shops and bustling restaurants.