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Panorama of Boston File 662-894-208

Boston, MA city

structure #386807317building

One Beacon Street

existing 155 m 36 floors 1971

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Architectural Height155 m
Tip Height154.5 m
Roof Height154.5 m
Floors36
Completion1971
Last Renovation1991
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address1 Beacon Street
Smart Address1–7 Beacon Street
Smart Address1–5 Somerset Street
Smart Address39–63 Tremont Street
CityBoston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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