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Custom House

Custom House, Boston
Quick Facts
City  Boston
Country  USA
Year  1913 - 1915
Height  151,2m / 496ft
Floors  32
Realisation
Architect  Peabody and Stearns
Building Info
Name  Custom House
Address  State street at India street
Notes
Originally a four-faced Greek temple, designed by Ammi Burnham Young and built between 1837 and 1847.
The tower was built over the temple in 1913.
First skyscraper in Boston. This was the only building not subject to the 125 foot height restriction.