John Hancock Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 200 Clarendon Street |
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A view of Hancock Place from the Charles River
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°20′57.4″N 71°04′29.2″W / 42.349278°N 71.074778°W |
| Construction started | 1968 |
| Completed | 1976 |
| Owner | Boston Properties |
| Height | |
| Roof | 790 ft (240.8 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 60 |
| Floor area | 2,059,997 sq ft (191,380.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Henry N. Cobb of I.M. Pei & Partners |
| Developer | John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company |
The John Hancock Tower, also called Hancock Place, is a very tall building in Boston, Massachusetts. It has 60 floors and stands 790 feet (241 meters) high! This makes it the tallest building in Boston and all of New England.
The tower was named after the John Hancock Insurance company, which used to own and primarily use the building. It was designed by an architect named Henry N. Cobb and was finished in 1976. You can find it at 200 Clarendon Street.
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Designing the Hancock Tower
The John Hancock Tower was designed in 1972. It looks like a giant glass block. The architects wanted it to have a very simple and modern look.
They used the largest pieces of glass possible for the windows. There are almost no extra parts between the windows. The building's shape is like a parallelogram, which is a bit like a slanted rectangle. The windows have a light blue tint, which makes the building reflect the sky beautifully.
A Look at the Tower's History
The John Hancock Tower once had a popular observation deck. This was a special floor where visitors could go to see amazing views of Boston. However, this observation deck was closed after a major event happened in 2001.
Over the years, the ownership of the building has changed a few times. In 2006, a company called Broadway Partners bought it. Later, in 2009, it was sold again at an auction to a group of companies. Finally, in October 2010, Boston Properties bought the John Hancock Tower.
The building was originally built by the "John Hancock Insurance" company.
Related pages
- John Hancock, the person for whom John Hancock Insurance was named.
- Prudential Tower for an image of the Boston skyline.
| Preceded by Prudential Tower |
Tallest Building in Boston 1976–Present 241 m |
Succeeded by None |
Images for kids
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A full vertical view of the John Hancock Tower reaching into the sky.
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The John Hancock Tower reflecting the sky and clouds.
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Workers replacing a window pane on the tower.
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The tower during a time when some windows were temporarily replaced with plywood.
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The John Hancock Tower seen from the Prudential Tower, with Copley Square and Trinity Church nearby.
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A beautiful view of the John Hancock Tower during the blue hour (just after sunset or before sunrise).
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This view shows a dark vertical line on the side of the building.
See also
In Spanish: John Hancock Tower para niños
