Prudential Tower facts for kids
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Vertical panoramic view of the Prudential Tower
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| General information | |
| Type | Office, Observation, Restaurant |
| Location | 800 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Construction started | 1960 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 907 feet (276 m) |
| Roof | 749 feet (228 m) |
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| Floor count | 52 |
| Floor area | 1.2 million square feet (111,484 m²) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | The Luckman Partnership |
| Developer | Boston Properties |
The Prudential Tower, also known as The Pru, is a very tall building, or skyscraper, in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the second-tallest building in Boston.
Charles Luckman and Associates designed this famous building. It was built for Prudential Insurance. The Prudential Tower was finished in 1964. It stands 749 feet (228 m) tall and has 52 floors. With its tall radio mast, the tower reaches 907 feet (276 m). This makes it the tallest building in Boston.
You can visit an observation deck on the 50th floor. It is called the "Prudential Skywalk." This is the highest observation deck in New England that is open to everyone. There is also a restaurant on the 52nd floor. It is named "Top of the Hub."
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History of the Prudential Tower
Building the Prudential Tower started in 1960. When it was completed in 1964, it was a very important building. At that time, it was the tallest building in the world outside of New York City.
Since the Prudential Tower was built, Boston has grown. Other tall buildings have been constructed. Today, the Prudential Tower is not among the fifty tallest buildings in the USA.
Who Owns the Prudential Tower?
Currently, a company called Boston Properties owns the Prudential Tower.
Broadcast Antennas on the Roof
The main mast on the roof has special antennas. These include two FM radio antennas and one television antenna. There is also a smaller tower with backup antennas. These antennas help broadcast several radio stations in Boston.
Images for kids
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The Prudential Tower as seen from the Back Bay, near the intersection of Commonwealth and Massachusetts Avenues
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Unfinished Prudential Tower in 1963, dwarfs the Old John Hancock building at left
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Prudential Center courtyard, July 2006
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A view of the Prudential Tower in Boston from the Prudential Center shopping mall, December 2012
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Prudential Tower, 2013
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Prudential Center, 2013
See also
In Spanish: Prudential Tower para niños
