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Hotel Buckminster

Multi-year struggle to preserve Hotel Buckminster nears close, in hands of Mayor, City Council

Matthew Eadie September 6, 2023
Since its construction 120 years ago, the fate of Hotel Buckminster, the historic building located in Kenmore Square, is heavily contested as Boston preservationists fight to protect the building’s facade from being altered by a developer.
The Boston Landmarks Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to designate the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square as a Boston Landmark. COLE SCHONEMAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Landmark designation for Citgo sign pends mayor’s approval

Natalie Patrick November 15, 2018
The Boston Landmarks Commission voted to designate the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square as a landmark Tuesday night, meaning the sign would be protected from being moved or destroyed by developers.
EDITORIAL: The Citgo sign is already a landmark — it’s time to officially recognize it

EDITORIAL: The Citgo sign is already a landmark — it’s time to officially recognize it

Editors October 9, 2018

No matter how far a Boston University student ventures into Allston on a night out or how deep one finds themselves in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s frat row, one shining light has always,...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announces Wednesday that the Citgo sign will stay in Kenmore Square. PHOTO BY COLE SCHONEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citgo sign to stay in Kenmore, mayor announces

Sabrina Schnur March 20, 2017

The Citgo sign will remain in Kenmore Square, according to a press release from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s office. Related Beal, the new owner of several Kenmore properties previously owned by...

Development firm Related Beal finalized its purchase of a block of buildings in Kenmore Square from Boston University, one of which is home to the iconic Citgo Sign. PHOTO BY ELLEN CLOUSE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citgo sign will potentially be preserved

Cynthia Fernandez October 23, 2016

The Boston Landmarks Commission met with the city’s Environment Department on Wednesday to discuss a petition submitted by the Boston Preservation Alliance that would preserve the Citgo sign in Kenmore...

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