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Boston City Hall, once voted the fourth ugliest building in the world, is now a historic landmark

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.

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the decision in a news release Friday. They said the structure has social and cultural significance.

Boston City Hall has become a historic landmark

“This milestone serves as an affirmation of our commitment to preserving this space as an essential 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.

“Boston City Hall is more than a building: it is a catalyst for civic engagement and a home for those who serve our great city,” City Council Member Sharon Durkan said in a statement.

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The building completed a conservation plan in 2021, allowing it to make necessary updates while preserving its historic architecture.

“City Hall was built with architectural barriers that would not exist if it were built today, so improving accessibility will remain a top priority moving forward,” said Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh.

“Only through growth and thoughtful adaptation can the People’s Building be fully accessible and inclusive for all, now and in the future,” said Eamon Shelton, Commissioner of Property Management.

Boston City Hall, designed by Kallmann, McKinnell and Knowles, was completed in 1968 and is known as an example of Brutalist architecture. It’s a striking contrast to other Boston neighborhoods like Beacon Hill and Back Bay, which are home to Boston’s iconic brownstones and brick buildings.

Boston City Hall Controversies

Boston City Hall has not been without public scrutiny in recent years. In 2023, it was named the fourth ugliest building in the world by Buildworld.co. It was also voted the second ugliest building in the United States, coming in second behind the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C.

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Criticism of the building circulates every year on social media sites such as X and Reddit, with people criticizing the style and imposing character of the building.

Town Hall Square was recently renovated in 2022 to add more greenery and become an inviting space for parties. In 2023, a video made on the playground on Stadhuisplein went viral after a An officer was seen going down a children’s slide at high speed.

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