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Panorama of Boston File 662-894-208

Boston, MA city

structure #911782302building

John Hancock Building

existing 150.9 m 26 floors 1947

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Tip Height150.9 m
Architectural Height150.9 m
Roof Height150.9 m
Floors26
Completion1947
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address200 Berkeley Street
Smart Address200 Berkeley Street
Smart Address70 Saint James Avenue
Smart Address375 Stuart Street
CityBoston
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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