Blake and Amory Building, Boston

Name: Blake and Amory Building
Address: Boston, United States

#698 among attractions in Boston

Skyscraper, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Blake and Amory Building is a historic commercial building at the corner of Temple Place and Washington Street in Downtown Crossing, historically the main shopping district of Boston, Massachusetts. The eleven-story building was designed by noted Boston architect Arthur Hunnewell Bowditch, and constructed in two phases between 1904 and 1908. The building is architecturally noted for its expanses of windows and Gothic details. Early tenants occupying its upper-level offices were predominantly associated with the garment and fabric trade, with the lower floors housing a variety of retail operations. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'17"N, 71°3'41"W

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Blake and Amory Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Opera House, Park Street Church, Parkman Plaza.

~340 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
2 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...
~430 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
3 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~770 ftN
Storied 19th-century venue
Park Street Church, Boston
4 min walk • Park Street Church, founded in 1804, is a historic and active evangelical Conservative Congregational church in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Typical attendance averages over 2,000 people across all Sunday services. Church membership records are private, but the congregation has over 1,200 members.
~650 ftW
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
4 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~730 ftN
Monuments and statues
Boston Common Tablet, Boston
4 min walk • Boston Common Tablet is a 1913 sculpture by R. Clipston Sturgis, installed at Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~710 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Brewer Fountain, Boston
4 min walk • Brewer Fountain is a 1868 bronze sculpture by Michel Joseph Napoléon Liénard. It stands near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, by Park Street Station.
~500 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston
3 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston is the historic cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Located at 138 Tremont Street near Downtown Crossing, directly across from Boston Common and Park Street Station, the cathedral is adjacent to the diocesan offices. The acting dean of the cathedral was the Rev.
~270 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
2 min walk • The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened in 1876 as the Dobson Building designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect Clarence Blackall; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation.
~520 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Boston
3 min walk • Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Boston on Washington Street, between Avery and West Streets.
~560 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
3 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.
~800 ftE
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blake and Amory Building?

Nearby attractions include Temple Place Historic District, Boston (2 min walk), Modern Theatre, Boston (2 min walk), West Street District, Boston (2 min walk), Theatre Comique, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Blake and Amory Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blake and Amory Building:

Metro

Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (2 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (4 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (3 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (4 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (10 min walk)
Boston North Station (21 min walk)