Exchange Place, Boston
Facts and practical information
Exchange Place is a modern skyscraper located at 43–53 State Street or 1 Exchange Place, between Congress and Kilby Streets, in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1981–1985, it is Boston's 14th tallest building, standing 510 feet tall, and containing 40 floors. It rises out of a previous building, the 12-story Boston Stock Exchange, built in 1889–1891 and designed by Peabody and Stearns. The intent was to demolish the older building in order to construct the skyscraper, but preservationists succeeded in rescuing a portion of the Stock Exchange's facade. ()
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Exchange Place – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Freedom Trail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Exchange Place?
How to get to Exchange Place by public transport?
Metro
- State • Lines: Blue, Orange (2 min walk)
- Government Center • Lines: Blue (6 min walk)
Light rail
- Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (5 min walk)
- Haymarket • Lines: C, E (8 min walk)
Bus
- Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (6 min walk)
- Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (8 min walk)
Train
- Boston South Station (12 min walk)
- Boston North Station (17 min walk)