Prudential Tower…Oh the Views
The Prudential Tower began construction in 1960 with steel erection work by Donovan Steel. Upon its completion in 1964, the Prudential was the tallest building in the world outside of New York City, surpassing the Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio.
Today, the Prudential is no longer even among the fifty tallest buildings in the USA in architectural height.
What a difference a few years make in history!
Don’t be put off by the very formal entrance past a security check in the foyer on the way to the lift.
Once you are up there the views of Boston are amazing.
So glad we didn’t skip this attraction. The views were incredible!
Being in the heart of the city, I was amazed to see the cruise ships nearby!
Great way to see all the places you’d visited & even fun for the kids!
Enjoy a reasonably priced drink and lunch at a table and take in the view.
The restaurant, The Top of the Hub, occupies the 52nd floor.
Here is what I ordered…
Turkey Club
Hot House Tomatoes,
Applewood Smoked Bacon,
Chipotle Mayonnaise, House Chips
Oh yea, the yummy drink off to the right…a lemon drop martini. So delicious!
The Prudential Center Courtyard is beautiful and relaxing place to be…when you are all done visiting the tower.
Tarzan just amazed that Jane NEVER stops taking photos. Smile…
Well, we just finished another installment of our vacation in Boston.
Hope you enjoyed it?
Laurie
XXOO
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My Dad, God rest his soul, helped build the Prudential building. He worked as an iron worker for many years, and built many buildings here in Boston.
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I once tagged along to a conference with the hubby and while the attendees were ‘working’ I got to talking to another wife who happened to be a travel agent. When I asked her, “what’s your favourite city in America to visit?” without hesitation she said, “has to be Boston”. It took me back a tad, because Boston isn’t exactly on the radar for holiday destinations. But I can see, it’s really beautiful and green.
Boston, is the best especially if your looking for a place to see all the sites without needing a car.
Love the views and the courtyard, but you had me with the lemon drop martini…yum! 🙂
Very lovely shots! 🙂
Love the city views and city! really, sounds a beautiful city..
Interesting post..
Yep, enjoyed it. Thanks. 🙂
oh a lemon drop martini and height….love how you live life!
I have never visited Boston, but you are giving me such a great tour! Seems like a lovely way to spend the day. The lunch looks great, too! Many of my favorites listed!
I love cityscapes {you can take the girl out of the city … etc.} of any kind but I particularly like those taken from the top of skyscrapers. Yours are fantastic!
Beautiful shots!!
Wow, spectacular sights!
Those are some wonderful views.
The first photo is amazing. Beautiful town.
Vibrant colors and that flare ! 🙂
I’d love to get back to Boston! And have one of those cocktails!
What an amazing view! And that lunch looks yummy 🙂
Love, love, love these vistas of Boston…so beautiful…a city that is definitely on my list — and I love heights as you know so I’ll be checking this out. Hope they’re still serving that sandwich and martini! Thanks, my dear!
.. Forgot to say lunch looks yummy what with your own personal cocktail shaker@ the table and those views … a *wow* experience !
So glad you posted these pictures in the Large View! I love seeing this panorama this morning!
Wow amazing – excellent captured… 🙂
I have only been in Boston one single time – watching a Boston Red Sox match – but I’ll be back again some day… 🙂 🙂
Boston — one of my favorite cities! I haven’t visited this place, though. Looks like fun! At least Tarzan found a comfortable bench while waiting. My husband patiently toured cemeteries with me in Boston. Thank God for patient husbands!
I was born in Boston. I go back every chance I get. I just love it there.
Looks like such a wonderful trip. Love your photos!
Beautiful views from on top of that beautiful building and lunch with a lemon drop martini sure hits the spot!!
I love visiting Boston!
These are wonderful, Laurie!
I especially love the view in the first photograph.
Love the Top of the Hub too!
I did enjoy the trip. Thanks for all your visits and the likes of my posts.
I’d love to take a trip to Boston!
Love the views you’ve captured!
I love your pictures of Boston! I’m a long-time Boston resident, yet I see the city with new eyes through your photos.
Nancy
I definitely want to visit Boston!! It looks like such a gorgeous city – and the history…love it.
Beautiful photos. That sandwich sounds delicious!
I really really want to go to Boston… it is in my list of top 5 US cities I want to visit one day
Mollyxxx
Magnificent views from up there, Laurie. 🙂
Looks great Laurie! One day I shall visit America and see all the amazing things….. so far I shall enjoy your tours on your blog!
Great photos! And the sandwich looks sooo delicious!!
Beautiful photographs Laurie! I am all in on the martini and that sandwich looked so delicious! I love going on little vacations like this, oh the pics you can get. By the way, it is snowing here today in Cleveland, OH. (3-5 more inches are to arrive later today) Ug.
Glorious view of a glorious town!
Mmmmm. Great view. Great food. Lemon-drop martini…what’s NOT to like? Thanks for the tidbits!!!
I particularly like the photos in the park setting.
Lovely presentation, Laurie, enjoyed the view very much. Your lunch…aaaaah I could bite into it right here, it loooks more than yummy, I’m starving, I think. 🙂
Beautiful shots Laurie. The place looks so clean. Living in Africa I really envy that.
Exquisite shots of the Prudential Tower and buildings! Incredible clarity!
Love that birds-eye view Laurie! Your posts on Boston have me itching to return (it’s been too long since I’ve been,… and it was in the winter with a foot of snow!). Your lunch looks scrumptious, love the idea of a mid-day martini 🙂
The view is fabulous and your lunch looked yummy 🙂
I’ve been there, and it is a spectacular view of a culturally-rich city with deep historic roots. Thanks for the memories. Your images show it well. I can feel your excitement.
Hi Laurie,
The view from the top is amazing … and the Tower itself looks very inpressive! Your posts are so inspiring … I’m visiting every time a new place 🙂
When I visited the tower I loved the views across the Charles River. Great post.
Joe, there was so much to look at, I hardly could eat my lunch. LOL! Thanks for stopping by.
Boston is a great city. Your pictures are great. Annie
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That is quite the view Laurie. Awesome shots.
Wonderful photos and I’m sad to say living this close I’ve never gone to the top. It’s on my bucket list now!
What a wonderful little restaurant! What a lovely time you had! I am going to have to put this on my places to see map!
Love the courtyard.
A beautiful scene of the city. I see a lot of green in the city even far away as well. I like it.
Thank you…it was a great experience.
Isn’t the Top of the Hub amazing?? Love those views, and I never get tired of seeing the Pru from any where in the area!