John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston

Name: John F. Kennedy Federal Building
Address: Boston, United States

#131 among attractions in Boston

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John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy Federal Building is a United States federal government office building located in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to City Hall Plaza and diagonally across from Boston City Hall. An example of 1960s modern architecture, and designed by Walter Gropius and The Architects Collaborative with Samuel Glaser, it is a complex that consists of two offset 26-floor towers that sit on-axis to each other and a low rise building of four floors that connects to the two towers through an enclosed glass corridor. The two towers stand at a height of 387 feet. The complex was built in 1963-1966. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'42"N, 71°3'32"W

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John F. Kennedy Federal Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Freedom Trail.

~1250 ftSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Quincy Market, Boston
7 min walk • Quincy Market is a historic marketplace in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that has become a beloved landmark and a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike. Located in the city's downtown area, Quincy Market consists of a main building, Faneuil Hall, flanked by...
~1250 ftSE
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
7 min walk • Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...
~1190 ftS
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
6 min walk • The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
~1310 ftS
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
7 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~760 ftE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Boston, the Haymarket Open-Air Market is a vibrant and bustling hub of commerce that has been serving the city for centuries. A stone's throw from the Freedom Trail and the iconic Faneuil Hall, Haymarket is a living testament to the...
~600 ftSE
Multi-level concrete space for events
Boston City Hall, Boston
3 min walk • Boston City Hall stands as a prominent feature of the city's landscape, embodying both the administrative heart of Boston and a striking example of Brutalist architecture. Located in the Government Center area of downtown Boston, this building has served as the seat of...
~730 ftS
Square
Government Center, Boston
4 min walk • Government Center in Boston, United States, stands as a central hub for both the city's civic and administrative affairs. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, this area is home to various federal, state, and city government offices.
~470 ftE
Monuments and statues, History museum, Museum
New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston
3 min walk • The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to the Jewish people who were murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
~880 ftSE
Park
Boston National Historical Park, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that showcase Boston's role in the American Revolution. It was designated a national park on October 1, 1974.
~440 ftS
Square
City Hall Plaza, Boston
3 min walk • City Hall Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, is a large, open, public space in the Government Center area of the city. The architectural firm Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles designed the plaza in 1962 to accompany Boston's new City Hall building.
~890 ftE
Park
North End Parks, Boston
5 min walk • The North End Parks are the two northernmost parks on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, built over O'Neill Tunnel in Boston, Massachusetts and adjacent to the neighborhood known as the North End. Two landscape architecture firms designed the 3-acre North End Parks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John F. Kennedy Federal Building?

Nearby attractions include City Hall Plaza, Boston (3 min walk), New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston (3 min walk), Blackstone Block Historic District, Boston (3 min walk), Boston Stone, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to John F. Kennedy Federal Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to John F. Kennedy Federal Building:

Light rail

Haymarket • Lines: C, E (2 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (4 min walk)

Metro

Haymarket • Lines: Orange (2 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (10 min walk)
Boston South Station (19 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (12 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (12 min walk)