The Quincy-granite Greek Revival Custom House, in Boston, Massachusetts, was built between 1837 and 1847 right on the waterfront to hold the government's income that was derived from customs.
It is a beautiful four-faced Greek temple, topped with a dome. When built, it sat on the shore of Boston Harbor, but landfill has exiled it to about a quarter-mile from the water. In 1917, after being swallowed by newer and bigger buildings, they built a huge 16 floor tower on the building, the Custom's Tower, which was Boston's first skyscraper. This building was closed by the 1990's and by 1998 was re-opened and converted into an upscale hotel. The top floor offers spectacular views of the city.
The following tours visit Customs House in Boston, MA.:
