Boston City Hall has been recommended for landmark status
Boston City Hall, by Kallmann and McKinnell, has been recommended by the Boston municipal government for landmark status.
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Boston City Hall, by Kallmann and McKinnell, has been recommended by the Boston municipal government for landmark status.
The aging Brutalist fortress is in need of significant repairs. The city has earmarked $80 million for its upkeep in the most recent capital plan.
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