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Plywood Palace Photos

Photos of the Plywood Palace, or John Hancock Tower in Boston's historic Back Bay District. The building had many design flaws when constructed, including many windows falling out and shattering in the street below. Plywood was used to fill the empty window spaces temporarily, which prompted the famous Plywood Palace nickname.

Hancock Tower Corner Reflections

Hancock Tower From Stuart Street

Plywood Palace Northwest Corner

Hancock Tower North Face

Trinity Church Reflection

Hancock Tower Entrance

Plywood Palace Address:

John Hancock Tower 
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116