[MCMXII] 1912 - Columbian National Life Insurance Building-50 Franklin - Boston, MA
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N 42° 21.324 W 071° 03.483
19T E 330505 N 4691288
This beautifully ornate building that once was the headquarters of an insurance company faces Franklin Street bears the Roman date of "MCMXII."
Waymark Code: WMBQK6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2011
Views: 11
In Boston's Financial District, there is a beautifully ornate building that bears the name of the Columbian National Life Insurance Company on the Arch Street side, and 'AD MCMXII' on the Franklin Street side, which translates to 1912.
The building is a tall, narrow structure at least 10 stories tall. There building is white stone, with pilasters on the face of the building on floors 2-4. The date and the name of the insurance company are over the fourth floor windows.
The Columbian Nationa Life Insurance Company built this building as their headquarters. This company was absorbed by The Hartford Insurance Company in 1959. Currently, there is a Citizen's Bank in the bottom floor.
Year of construction: 1912
Full inscription:
MCMXII
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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