This is one of my favorite buildings in Boston. It was the U.S. Custom House and is now a Marriott property. One of my goals is to go up to their roof deck.
Custom House Tower
Milford Street
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Such interesting detail, in sharp contrast to the buildings behind it!
Yes, the meeting of old and new!
Yes! (I always preferring the old, although I was enamoured of the Hancock Building when I was a kid–until the shiny plates of glass started falling off and crashing to the ground.)
That was not the proudest moment in Boston architecture.
😀 Yes, I do recall there was mocking involved.
Looks “historical” compared to the buildings behind it.
It is. It’s part of the skyline but from the days when custom houses had a lot of style.
Wonderful! That would be some cup of coffee! See you there!
That sounds great. Thank you.
Your capture of the golden light, is lovely. Just from the photo before I read your description, I thought the photo was a church. Nicely done!
Your photos always “tell” great stories. Thank you for your care in composition. Not easy to do. Cheers 😊👍
Thank you so much. I only showed the top of the building which is why it’s church-like in the image. It’s actually tall and skinny.
Wonderful. Thank you again🙏
Love that honey-colored light. Beautiful!
Thank you so much.
I see I’m not the only one who immediately noticed the juxtaposition of old and new architecture in this image. I will look forward to your post of the views from the deck!
That photoshoot will be post-COVID.
So pretty. Could be a New York skyline.
Thank you, Lois.
The fact that the former customs house is now a luxury hotel speaks volumes about the quality of the architecture of the time. I am not sure that today’s administrative barracks will have the same fate.
I totally agree.
It has so much character and personality and a nice historical context too!
I totally agree. It’s a beautiful building.
Photos from way up there will be great!!!
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2021年1月3日(日) 21:38 Milford Street :
> milfordstreet posted: ” This is one of my favorite buildings in Boston. It > was the U.S. Custom House and is now a Marriott property. One of my goals > is to go up to their roof deck. ” >
I always enjoy learning the history of great architectural locations. Sometimes I wish the walls could “talk”. 😜
Thank you. I know. Me too.
Why don’t we construct buildings like this anymore? Is it too costly? Historic buildings are so charming. I like the way you composed this in the morning light against the modern buildings in the background. Take good care Chris!
I think it would cost too much. And it’s easier to just use concrete. But concrete and steel lack the charm that this has. Thank you for your kind words, my friend. Take care.
That’s a Marriott? I’d love to go up on the roof deck too!
Before COVID, you could go up in the afternoon for a small fee that went to charity. I just never got around to it.
Great image ✌
Thank you. This is my favorite building in Boston/
A lovely shot Chris…😉😉😉happy new year to you
Thank you. Happy New Year.
It’s a beautiful building and I hope you get to visit the rooftop soon!!
Thank you. Me too.
I’ve always loved the juxtaposition…lovely light ~ smiles hedy 💫😊
Thank you, Hedy. Smiles back.