Federal Reserve Bank Building, Boston

Name: Federal Reserve Bank Building
Address: Boston, United States

#767 among attractions in Boston

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Federal Reserve Bank Building is the fifth tallest building in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at Dewey Square, on the convergence of Fort Point and the Financial District neighborhoods. In close proximity to the Boston Harbor, the Fort Point Channel and major intermodal South Station terminal, the building is marked by a distinctive opening near ground level which allows sea breezes to pass through. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1977 (47 years ago)Floors: 32Coordinates: 42°21'9"N, 71°3'15"W

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Day trips

Federal Reserve Bank Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Old South Meeting House, Boston Children's Museum, Summer Street Bridge.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
10 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
0.4 miNW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
10 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~1230 ftE
Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
6 min walk • Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. Located on Children's Wharf along the Fort Point Channel, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States.
~770 ftSE
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Summer Street Bridge is a retractile drawbridge bridge built in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, over the Fort Point Channel. It still stands, but the draw was welded shut and the motors removed in 1970. It was the site of a terrible streetcar crash on the night of November 7, 1916.
~1070 ftNE
Bridge
Evelyn Moakley Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. It was named for the late wife of Congressman Joe Moakley shortly after her death. At the eastern end of the bridge is the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and the Seaport Shrine.
0.4 miNW
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
11 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
11 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located at 1 Hamilton Place in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the oldest theaters in the United States, it was built in 1852 and was originally known as the Boston Music Hall, the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
~1430 ftNW
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
7 min walk • St. Anthony's Shrine, the “Church on Arch Street,” is a center for Roman Catholic ministry in Boston, Massachusetts directed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province.
0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
11 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~440 ftNW
Square, Park
Dewey Square, Boston
3 min walk • Dewey Square is a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts which lies at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street, Federal Street, Purchase Street and the John F. Kennedy Surface Road, with the Central Artery passing underneath in the Dewey Square Tunnel and Big Dig.
~1290 ftNW
Skyscraper
Winthrop Square, Boston
7 min walk • Winthrop Center, is an under construction skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. When completed, Winthrop Center would stand as the fourth-tallest building in Boston, Massachusetts. The tower is being built on the site of the defunct Winthrop Square Garage in the Financial District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Federal Reserve Bank Building?

Nearby attractions include South Station Tower, Boston (2 min walk), Dewey Square, Boston (3 min walk), One Financial Center, Boston (3 min walk), Gallery East, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Federal Reserve Bank Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Federal Reserve Bank Building:

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (10 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (3 min walk)
Boston North Station (27 min walk)

Bus

South Station Bus Terminal (5 min walk)
Lincoln St @ Essex St • Lines: 504 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (13 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (14 min walk)