Financial District in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Batterymarch Building
Hailed as Boston's first Art Deco skyscraper, the Batterymarch Building was the city's tallest downtown structure when it opened in 1928. Designed by Harold Field Kellogg, it features 30 different colors of brick and ornamental motifs indicative of the evolution of public utilities including a clipper ship, covered wagon, airplane and dynamo. The building's name refers to the path taken by colonial troops to the nearby Fort Hill garrison.
A designated Boston landmark
Erected by The Boston Landmarks Commission, City of Boston; The Bostonian Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 42° 21.456′ N, 71° 3.195′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Custom House Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 Broad St, Boston MA 02110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 52 Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Flour and Grain Exchange (about 300 feet away, measured
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