Boston Waterfront Architecture….
The profile of the Boston skyline as seen from the waterfront is one of the coolest of any city in the country, with a mix of modern structures and century old elaborate architectural designs. The latter is definitely reflected here with the old Grain and Flour Exchange building in the foreground and the Customs House Clock tower in the background. Such lovely waterfront architecture reminds one how lucky they are to be able to walk through this gorgeous city and see sights like this on a daily basis!
As for the Customs House, the original structure was built in 1847. Conveniently located across the way from Long Wharf, this was the first stop of internationally arriving visitors and their imported cargoes. The tower, which was added in 1915, was the tallest building in Boston from the time it was build up until 1964 when the Prudential Tower was completed in the Back Bay. Today, the structure serves as a hotel, in addition to a historic landmark and a beautiful addition to our city skyline. A more complete description is available here.
In the foreground is the old Grain and Flour Exchange building at 177 Milk Street. This building was evidently restored in the late 1980s, and was subsequently fitted with a large red bow of an advertisement around the holidays (this was back in the Central Artery days).
