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Landmark Center (Boston)

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After purchasing the former Sears property, The Abbey Group (a Boston-based real estate concern) contracted the architectural firm of Bruner/Cott & Associates to convert it into a profitable rental space. Bruner/Cott took special consideration for the original character of the building while
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On January 5, 2021, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. disclosed that it was purchasing the Landmark Center for $ 1.52 billion (~$ 1.69 billion in 2023) to continue developing the property as a life science hub.
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Sears closed the distribution center in January, 1988, and the building became vacant. Various developers investigated new uses for the property and it came close to being demolished several times.
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opened a taproom in a new greenhouse-like structure with outdoor seating area, on the grounds of 401 Park.
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that deliver natural light to interior office spaces. The conversion was recognized with awards including:
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The building is located at the intersection of Park Drive and Brookline Avenue; also the meeting point of
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Derelict for a time before being reopened in fall 2000, the building now houses retail stores (including
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center; as well as office space largely occupied by tenants related to the medical field and the nearby
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occupied the majority until its departure in 2015, while most of the additional offices are rented by
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The Landmark Center building was the last of a series of Sears distribution centers designed by
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The Landmark Center has a sister building, which was also originally designed for Sears, in
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adding distinctive features including a seven-story tall interior space lit by oversized
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Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
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National Register of Historic Places listings in southern Boston, Massachusetts
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2001 Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance
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Sears, Roebuck and Company Mail-Order Warehouse and Retail Store
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Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street
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Department stores on the National Register of Historic Places
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2001 Reconstruction Award, Building Design & Construction
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2002 Preservation Award, Massachusetts Historical Commission
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401 Park | Boston Food, Shopping, Offices & Events
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Landmark Center (St. Paul)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Landmark Center (Boston) is located in Boston
Landmark Center (Boston) is located in Massachusetts
Landmark Center (Boston) is located in the United States
Boston
Massachusetts
42°20′41″N 71°6′10″W / 42.34472°N 71.10278°W / 42.34472; -71.10278
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Boston
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George C. Nimmons

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