Downtown Crossing in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
45 Milk Street
A Designated Boston Landmark
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2021
1. 45 Milk Street Marker
In 1906, noted architect William Gibbons Preston modified his own 1893 design for this building by extending the Milk Street facade to its present location. The allegorical figures of commerce, fidelity, industry and security are by New York artist Max Bachman.
The building's original owner, the International Trust Company, was founded in 1879 and grew to become one of the largest trust companies in New England in the early 20th century.
Erected by The Boston Landmarks Commission, City of Boston and The Bostonian Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 42° 21.399′ N, 71° 3.463′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown Crossing. It is at the intersection of Arch Street and Milk Street, on the right when traveling north on Arch Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old South Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston Transcript Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the House of Robert Treat Paine (within shouting distance
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2021
2. 45 Milk Street Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2021
3. 45 Milk Street and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 2,771 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
