One Beacon Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids One Beacon Street |
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 1 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°21′30″N 71°03′39″W / 42.35844°N 71.06083°W |
| Completed | 1971 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Roof | 505 ft (154 m) |
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| Floor count | 37 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Developer | Beacon Capital Partners |
One Beacon Street is a tall, modern skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts. It stands in the Government Center area. This building was finished in 1972 and updated in 1991.
It is one of Boston's tallest buildings. One Beacon Street is 505 feet (154 meters) high. It has 37 floors inside. The building sits on top of Beacon Hill. This high spot makes it look very important. It stands out even though it is not near other big skyscrapers.
A special broadcast mast is on the roof of the tower. This mast is painted red and white. With the mast, One Beacon Street reaches 623 feet (190 meters). This makes it the 4th tallest building in Boston. The roof itself is flat and does not have a fancy top.
Who Owns One Beacon Street?
In July 2014, two big companies bought the building. These were MetLife and Norges Bank Investment Management. They paid about $561 million for One Beacon Street.
What Businesses Are Inside?
Many different offices and groups use the space in One Beacon Street.
- The United States Census Bureau has an office on the 7th floor. They help count people and gather information.
- Aberdeen Standard Investments is on the 34th floor. This company helps people manage their money.
- Robert M. Currey & Associates is on the 22nd floor. They are a firm that helps with risk management.
- The UMass Club is on the 32nd floor. This is a private club for people connected to the university.
- Gensler, a company that designs buildings, has an office here. Their Boston studio is on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
- Another design company, NBBJ, also has a Boston studio. You can find them on the 5th floor.
