Ames Boston
Identification
Ames Boston
Ames Hotel, Ames Building
119244
Map
Structure in general
high-rise building
masonry
romanesque revival
Usage
hotel
Facts
- This is one the tallest load bearing-wall structures in the world. The tallest is the Monadnock Building in Chicago.
- The Ames Building was the tallest building in Boston when completed in 1893. It held this title for 26 years.
Do you need more information about this building and its related companies?
More InformationTechnical Data
180.08 ft
188.00 ft
13
1
1889
1893
December 2009
Involved Companies
Architect:
Also recorded for this building:
Construction company, Owner, Facade supplier
Features & Amenities
- One of the city's famous buildings
- National landmark