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Panorama of Boston File 662-894-208

Boston, MA city

structure #87152401building

Rowes Wharf

existing 55.5 m 16 floors 1987

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Tip Height55.5 m
Architectural Height55.5 m
Roof Height55.5 m
Floors16
Completion1987
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel, residential, commercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address30 Rowes Wharf
Smart Address30 Rowes Wharf
Smart Address400 Atlantic Avenue
CityBoston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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