McCormack Building

The John W. McCormack State Office Building, also known as 1 Ashburton Place, is a towering office building in Boston, Massachusetts, located right next to the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. At 98 meters (322 feet) and 22 stories, it is one of the city's most distinctive skyline landmarks. The building was constructed from 1972 to 1975 by the architecture firm Hoyle, Doran & Berry. Its black-and-white facade is especially eye-catching. Today the high-rise houses various state agencies and offices, including the Office of the Attorney General, the Civil Service Commission, the Department of Education, and the Massachusetts State Police.