Boston City Hall was designated a historical landmark on Jan. 25, to both praise and disapproval from readers. The post What readers think about Boston City Hall’s historic landmark designation appeared first on Boston.com.
The article explores public opinion on Boston City Hall's recent designation as a historical landmark.
While the landmark designation celebrates the building's unique architectural design and historical significance, the main conceptual idea is the polarized public response to Boston City Hall's aesthetic.
The article highlights that the Brutalist building stirs strong feelings, both positive and negative, among Bostonians. A majority (75%) of readers surveyed believed it didn't deserve landmark status, while a smaller portion (25%) supported it.
Ultimately, the text presents a debate about whether a building's ability to evoke strong emotions, regardless of whether they are positive or negative, is enough to qualify it for historical landmark status.
The article explores public opinion on Boston City Hall's recent designation as a historical landmark. While the landmark designation celebrates the building's unique architectural design and historical significance, the main conceptual idea is the polarized public response to Boston City Hall's aesthetic. The article highlights that the Brutalist building stirs strong feelings, both positive and negative, among Bostonians. A majority (75%) of readers surveyed believed it didn't deserve landmark status, while a smaller portion (25%) supported it. Ultimately, the text presents a debate about whether a building's ability to evoke strong emotions, regardless of whether they are positive or negative, is enough to qualify it for historical landmark status.
