U.S. Custom House, Boston

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf archaeological site
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Ammi_B._Young
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Neoclassical
Portico
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:U.S._Customs_Service
gptkbp:built 1847
gptkbp:civicEngagement Yes
gptkbp:community_role Civic engagement
gptkbp:communityEvents Yes
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Granite
gptkbp:coordinates 42.3601° N, 71.0534° W
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:American_architecture
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of trade
gptkbp:culturalEvents Host to events
gptkbp:current_use Office space
gptkbp:designatedAs gptkb:Boston_Landmark
gptkbp:elevation 496 feet
gptkbp:famous_for Tallest_building_in_Boston_at_the_time_of_completion
gptkbp:features clock_tower
gptkbp:floors 10
gptkbp:function Customs_office
gptkbp:height 496 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance Major port city
gptkbp:historicalContext 19th century America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U.S. Custom House, Boston
gptkbp:inspiration Influenced_by_Greek_temples
gptkbp:interiorFeatures Historic rooms
Columned_façade
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Boston_Historic_District
gptkbp:landmark Yes
National_Historic_Landmark
Listed_on_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:legacy Ongoing efforts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston
gptkbp:material Brick
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Yes
gptkbp:notable_event Opening ceremony
gptkbp:notable_feature Large clock
gptkbp:notableWork Yes
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U.S._General_Services_Administration
gptkbp:provides_access_to Yes
gptkbp:public_transport_access Yes
gptkbp:purpose Customs_collection
gptkbp:region Icon_of_Boston's_history
gptkbp:renovated 1915
2000
Preservation of history
gptkbp:role Customs_administration
gptkbp:significance Historic architecture
gptkbp:significantEvent Customs House Riot
gptkbp:structureType Government building
gptkbp:style gptkb:Greek_Revival
gptkbp:supportRole Historical tours available
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Financial_District
gptkbp:tour Available for visitors
gptkbp:visitors Open to public