United Shoe Machinery Corporation Building
United Shoe Machinery Corporation Building, Art Deco office building in Financial District, Boston, US.
The 24-story structure at 160 Federal Street features steel-frame construction, recessed windows, geometric ornaments, and multiple setbacks forming a ziggurat shape.
The building, completed in 1930 for United Shoe Machinery Corporation, controlled 98 percent of the national shoe machinery market during its operational period.
The interior and exterior architectural elements demonstrate the progression of commercial design in Boston, incorporating stylized decorations from the late 1920s.
The building connects to 150 Federal Street through its lobby and stands near multiple public transportation options in Boston's Financial District.
The structure received both National Register of Historic Places designation and Boston Landmark status, ensuring protection of its interior and exterior features.
Location: Massachusetts
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.35389,-71.05639
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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