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Panorama of Boston File 662-894-208

Boston, MA city

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structure #864992867building

Prudential Tower

existing 228.6 m 52 floors 1964

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Tip Height254.9 m
Architectural Height228.6 m
Roof Height228.6 m
Floors52
Completion1964
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address800 Boylston Street
Smart Address800 Boylston Street
Smart Address131 Huntington Avenue
CityBoston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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