Three New Landmark Petitions Received

Three historic buildings in downtown Boston have been nominated for landmark designation by the Boston Landmarks Commission. The Gilchrist Building, built in 1899 and expanded in 1924, is notable for its Modern Gothic design by architect Henry Forbes Bigelow and its role in Boston's retail history. The Wesleyan Building, constructed in 1870, reflects the city's post-Civil War intellectual and religious growth and is a rare survivor of the Great Fire of 1872. The Boston Five Cents Savings Bank features classical columns from its 1913 construction and a modern addition from the 1960s by Kallmann, McKinnell & Wood. A study report will analyze the historical and architectural significance of these buildings to determine their eligibility for landmark designation.

Any ten registered Boston voters can petition the Commission to designate a building or neighborhood as a Boston Landmark. The Commission will consider the findings before making a decision. For more information, visit Boston. gov/landmarks.