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Renovations on Boston Public Library Chronicled on BBJ
Wil Catlin
Wil Catlin
April 13, 2015

The Boston Public Library on Boylston Street in Back Bay is changing.  The McKim Building built in 1895 faces Copley Square and contains the library’s research collection.  The Jonson Building which opened in 1972 is the area of renovation.

Renovated interior of Boston Public Library in Coply Sq Back Bay

Credit: BBJ

The $75.5 million project will be complete by summer 2016. A slideshow of the renovations is available on the Boston Business Journal’s website.

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