Minimalism was the design principle behind the tower. The largest possible panes of glass were used, there are no
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The building was a much-anticipated landmark designed by a well-respected architect, but was known in the 1970s for its engineering flaws as well as for its architectural achievement. The opening of the buildin… See more

An observation deck with views of Boston was a tourist attraction for several decades. However, it was closed after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. After the closure of the John Hancock Tower's observation deck, the b… See more

About a year after the falling windows problem was resolved, American novelist John Updike wrote in a story,
Now I am aware of loving only the Hancock Tower, which has had its missing pane restored an… See more

• John Hancock, for whom John Hancock Insurance was named
• Prudential Tower for an image of the Boston skyline from Cambridge in 1963, with the old 26-story Hancock building a conspicuous landmark.… See more

• John Hancock Tower at Structurae
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• Architecture Week When Bad Things Happen to Good Buildings… See more