This list of tallest buildings in Boston ranks skyscrapers in the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts by height. The tallest structure in the city is the 60-story Hancock Place, better known to locals as the John Hancock Tower, which rises 790 feet (241 m) in Boston's Back Bay district. Hancock Place is also the 46th-tallest building in the United States. The second-tallest building in Boston is the Prudential Tower, which is 749 feet (228 m) high.
Boston's history of skyscrapers began with the completion in 1893 of the 13-story Ames Building, which is considered to be the city's first high-rise.[3] Boston went through a major building boom in the 1960s and 1970s, resulting in the construction of over 20 skyscrapers, including Hancock Place and the Prudential Tower. The city is the site of 16 skyscrapers that rise at least 500 feet (152 m) in height, more than any other city in New England. Based on existing and under-construction buildings over 500 feet (152 m) tall), the skyline of Boston is ranked second in the Northeast (after New York City) and tenth in the United States.[A]
As of June 2008, Boston has three major proposals to build skyscrapers within the next five years. The largest of these proposals is Trans National Place, which, if constructed, would become the new tallest building in the city at 1,175 feet (358 m). If built, the skyscraper would also rank among the tallest in the United States; only three existing buildings in the country are taller. Another proposal is the South Bay Tower, which, at 800 feet (244 m), would become the city's second-tallest structure. A third major proposal for the city is the South Station Tower, which would become the city's fifth-tallest building, assuming that both Trans National Place and the South Bay Tower are constructed.
This lists ranks Boston skyscrapers that stand at least 400 feet (122 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height:
1 Hancock Place 2nd-tallest building in the world, 46th-tallest in the U.S. Has been the tallest building in Boston and New England since 1976. More commonly known as John Hancock Tower. Tallest building in Boston constructed in the 1970s.
2 Prudential Tower 70th-tallest building in the U.S. The Skywalk, the highest observation deck in New England, is located on the building's 50th floor. Tallest building in the city constructed in the 1960s.
3. Federal Reserve Bank Building Tallest building in Boston's Financial District.
4.One Boston Place Tallest building in the Government Center neighborhood of Boston.
5. One International Place Tallest building in Boston constructed in the 1980s.
More of the list here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Boston
