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Panorama of Boston File 417-403-435
structure #796759043building

55 Congress Street

existing 40 m 10 floors 1906

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Architectural Height40 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height40 m
Main Roof Height38.1 m
Floors10 Source: CTBUH database
Completion1906
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address55 Congress Street
Smart Address53–59 Congress Street
Smart Address82–84 Devonshire Street
Smart Address20–48 Water Street
CityBoston, MA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-16

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