Essex Building

Essex Building is a building in City of Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Essex Building is situated nearby to Lincoln Building, as well as near the fitness club UFC Gym.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include South Station and One Financial Center.

South Station

Railway station

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South Station is a railroad terminal located at Dewey Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the busiest railroad station in Greater Boston and the second-busiest transportation facility. South Station is situated 670 feet southeast of Essex Building.

One Financial Center

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One Financial Center is a modern skyscraper adjacent to Dewey Square in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1983 by Rose Associates, it is Boston's 12th-tallest building, standing 590 feet tall, and housing 46 floors. One Financial Center is situated 370 feet northeast of Essex Building.

TD Garden

Stadium

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TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening in 1995. TD Garden is situated 1 mile north of Essex Building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Leather District and Chinatown.

Leather District

Suburb

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The Leather District is a neighborhood of Boston near South Street, between the Financial District and Chinatown. The Leather District is a tightly defined area bounded by Kneeland Street to the south, Essex Street to the north, Atlantic Avenue to the east and Lincoln Street to the west.

Chinatown

Suburb

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Downtown Boston is really the heart of the city. Boston City Hall is here, and many powerful companies and agencies are headquartered in the area. Since urban planning was done here before the advent of the automobile, this area of town has secured a decidedly European flavor.