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Panorama of Boston File 417-403-435
structure #686336823building

Ames Building

existing 59.8 m 13 floors 1893

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Architectural Height59.8 m Source: https://archive.org/stream/halfcenturyofbos00damr/halfcenturyofbos00damr_djvu.txt
Building Mass Height59.8 m
Main Roof Height57.3 m
Floors13
Completion1893
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-romanesque
Address1 Court Street
Smart Address1–13 Court Street
Smart Address5 Washington Mall
CityBoston, MA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-31

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  1. Photo 683-283-899
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 475-523-452
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 674-719-394
    Jonathan Smith
  4. Photo 655-313-693
    Detroit Publishing Co.