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Panorama of Boston File 417-403-435

Boston, MA city

structure #967955152building

New England Telephone & Telegraph Building

existing 110.9 m 20 floors 1947

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Architectural Height110.9 m
Roof Height95.1 m
Floors20
Completion1947
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address185 Franklin Street
Smart Address185 Franklin Street
Smart Address50 Post Office Square
Smart Address180 Congress Street
Smart Address110 High Street
Smart Address85 Pearl Street
CityBoston, MA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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    Photo 489-236-546
    Jonathan Smith
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    Photo 884-236-899
    Jonathan Smith
  3. Photo 109-898-215
    Photo 109-898-215
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 606-999-456
    Photo 606-999-456
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 614-085-686
    Photo 614-085-686
    John W. Cahill
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    Photo 356-218-466
    John W. Cahill
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    Photo 552-376-827
    John W. Cahill
  8. Photo 353-065-995
    Photo 353-065-995
    Boston Public Library/Leslie Jones Collection