Dublin Core
Title
Hancock Building from the Capitol - Boston
Description
As the tallest building in Boston, the John Hancock Tower is one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in the skyline. The tower is located in Copley Place where its stands alone, away from the downtown high-rises. The tower was built by Pei Cobb Freed and Partners in 1976. The entire building is constructed of a “glass skin”, or reflective glass panels that create a sleek and modern design.
Creator
Chester Smolski
Date
1966-06-01
Rights
Rhode Island College
Format
Photograph
Photograph
Identifier
0421
Smolski Image Item Type Metadata
Building Type
Skyscraper
City
Boston
Country
United States of America
Creator 1
Pei Cobb Freed and Partners
Creator 1 Role
Architectural firm
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Architecture -- Massachusetts -- Boston; Architecture -- Skyscrapers -- John Hancock Tower;
Region
Massachusetts
Street Address
200 Clarendon Street