One Beacon Street
One Beacon Street is a modern skyscraper in the Government Center neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1972 and refurbished in 1991, it is Boston's 20th-tallest building, standing 505 feet (154 m) tall, and housing 37 floors. Its position near the top of Beacon Hill gives the building a commanding presence, though it is located away from many other Boston skyscrapers.
| One Beacon Street | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 1 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.35844°N 71.06083°W |
| Completed | 1971 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Roof | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Developer | Beacon Capital Partners |
The tower houses a broadcast mast on the roof, painted red and white. With its broadcast mast included, One Beacon Street is the 4th-tallest building in Boston (when measuring to pinnacle height), rising 623 feet (190 m). Apart from the mast, the roof of the building is flat and has no crown.
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