Russia Wharf Buildings
Russia Wharf Buildings is a group of three structures on Atlantic Avenue in Boston, built in the 1890s in Renaissance Revival style with stone and brick construction. The buildings feature classical details and were designed to serve as commercial spaces for retail and office use.
The original Russia Wharf was destroyed in the great Boston fire of 1872 and subsequently filled in. The new buildings were constructed in 1897 to 1898 following designs by the renowned architectural firm Peabody and Stearns, marking Boston's rebuilding effort after this disaster.
The buildings recall Boston's role as a major trading partner with Russia in the late 1700s and early 1800s. This location reflects the international connections that shaped the city and remains a visible reminder of those historic trade relationships.
The buildings are located along Atlantic Avenue in a busy and accessible area of Boston with regular pedestrian traffic. Visitors can view the exterior facades at any time from the street and observe the architectural details of these historic structures.
From 1898 onward, the building housed the Library Bureau, a company that invented the famous Perfected Card System, which revolutionized the organization of offices. This innovative filing system became an important contribution to the development of modern office technology.
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