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  1. squidman1

    Bulfinch Crossing | Congress Street Garage | West End

    Usually I have positive opinions about Brutalist architecture, but damn, this was one blight of a parking garage. So glad to see that heap being demolished!
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    View Boston (Observatory) | Prudential Tower | Back Bay

    I come in here every day and continuously expect updates...
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    Does anyone know what year the lobby was remodeled?
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    Months ago I promised a John Hancock Dump™, so, without further ado, here it is!
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    Marketplace Center | Quincy Market | Downtown

    People said the same thing about 200 State back in the 80s... except this time it's even worse, since the new building is directly in the center.
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    🔷 Open Thread

    The photo, in case anyone was wondering.
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    Marketplace Center | Quincy Market | Downtown

    I consider myself to be relatively progressive, and the old Marketplace Center generally used weak, cheap materials... but there's no charm to this new proposal.
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    🔷 Open Thread

    I found the commercial that the glowing Pru photo was from!
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    What seems to be a semi-finalized Shops At Pru sketch, probably from 1992-3ish.
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    Winthrop Center | 115 Winthrop Square | Financial District

    Now that you say that, 133 Fed gives me some decent Twin Tower vibes. Especially with those column trees at the base, and the pinstripe facade design!
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    View Boston (Observatory) | Prudential Tower | Back Bay

    Interesting view from inside in August.
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    And this was the restaurant club on the top floor!
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    Here's a really cool one. This is the original lobby of 28 State Street, in 1970. (Progressive Architecture, May 1970)
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    "Dirty Old Boston"

    Somewhat late of me, but the skybridge was designed by the Stubbins Associates, instead of TAC. (Stubbins Assoc. also did both hotels, if I'm not mistaken.)
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    Pru sconce diagram
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    Successories store, Prudential Center, 1993
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    Random Boston Architectural Finds

    Lafayette Place's shopping arcade (mockup?)

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