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A look at the (almost imposing) tower from beneath.

Boston's Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower go very much hand-in-hand.

Boston's Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower go very much hand-in-hand.

One of the most striking aspects of the tower is the fact that it is fully reflective, which lends itself to a fascinating interplay with its surroundings.

One of the most striking aspects of the tower is the fact that it is fully reflective, which lends itself to a fascinating interplay with its surroundings.

A look at how different the architecture around the Tower is.

A look at urban life pulsating around the Tower, and just how massive and imposing the Tower actually is.

Right next to the Tower is a fountain--a great exercise into the role of public space--that many seem to sit, relax, and ponder around.

Have a listen: there are musicians playing and people hanging around the Tower. What a great public space!

A map of Boston in 1899. Shows notable landmarks, including the original U.S. Post Office and Sub-Treasury Building, as well as development in the wake of the Great Fire of 1872.