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Boston City Hall, Once Named 4th Ugliest Building In The World, Is Now A Historic Landmark
The building completed a conservation management plan in 2021, which allowed it to address needed updates.
January 27, 2025
BOSTON - Boston City Hall, known for its brutalist architecture, is now an official historic landmark despite once being named the fourth-ugliest building in the world.
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Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the decision in a press release on Friday. They said the structure has civic and cultural significance.
"This milestone serves as an affirmation of our commitment to preserving this space as a vital symbol of our democracy and a center for civic engagement. Our administration is proud to help the building evolve into a space that is accessible to the community while maintaining its historic character," Wu said in a statement.
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