Update January 16, 2025
It's official! On January 12, a 31-day waiting period ended anticlimactically without requiring City Council approval for the landmark designation of City Hall, following the Landmarks Commission unanimous vote to designate on December 10 and Mayor Wu's signature on December 12. Congratulations to all who have worked for many years to achieve this outcome - and just in time for the opening reception of PRP4!
December 13, 2024
It's not quite official yet (still needs approval of the Mayor and City Council), but this has been a long time coming and we are thrilled to report that Boston City Hall was unanimously approved as a City of Boston landmark by the Landmarks Commission this past Tuesday.
And perfect timing, too: perhaps by the time we are celebrating the 30th anniversaries of Docomomo US and Preserving the Recent Past at City Hall next March, it can also be a celebration of the building's official designation!
City Hall has seen recent sensitive restorations to its plaza and lobby, but this designation woud ensure that any future work on the site goes through the Landmarks Commission, helping to protect the site's historic integrity and significant architectural features.
Thank you to the Docomomo US/New England chapter and many other local advocates who have played a key role in advocating for this Brutalist icon.
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