District 13 Police Station, historic police station in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The District 13 Police Station is a High Victorian Gothic-style building in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, distinguished by pointed arch windows and elaborate stonework. The original structure from 1873 was extended in 1892 with an addition that brought further Victorian ornamentation.
The building was constructed in 1873 as the final major public works project of the independent town of West Roxbury before its annexation into Boston in 1874. Architect George Ropes designed the original structure, while Edmund M. Wheelwright added an extension in 1892.
The building carries the name District 13 Police Station and stands in Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood with diverse history and community. The Victorian details and Gothic architecture shape the streetscape today and connect residents to the city's past.
The building sits in a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood and can be easily viewed from the sidewalk. Its proximity to local shops and homes makes it a pleasant destination for walks through the area.
The building is the only municipal structure in Jamaica Plain built in High Victorian Gothic style, making it stand out among the simpler designs in the neighborhood. This rare architectural choice shows how local authorities wanted to express the authority and importance of the police station through its form.
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