Exciting discovery made at Congress Square

Arrowstreet reports an exciting discovery has been made at Congress Square, currently under construction in Boston’s Financial District. While restoring painted exterior grillwork of the historic buildings, the Consigli construction team discovered that the grillwork is copper-plated and that the panels contain previously unseen intricate craftsmanship. The panels will now be fully restored to their “original, copper dipped shine,” which will further enrich the pedestrian experience that is central to the Congress Square project. We are excited to watch Congress Square continue to progress and cannot wait to see what other hidden historic details are uncovered!

Below are renderings of the restored copper grillwork:

Existing conditions:

Congress Square will fully restore five historic buildings. New glass additions will be constructed above the buildings; a new hotel building will also be built on site. A pedestrian mall lined with retail spaces and outdoor seating will be built at the site’s center. More project information, including renderings, is posted below.

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