Richardson Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Richardson Block
Richardson Block, at 113--151 Pearl and 109--119 High Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 9, 1986. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Grec, as it does for 3 other Massachusetts listings. 13 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBoston, Massachusetts, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Massachusetts. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 60 MB · National Archives↗1873 to today
- 1873Built, designed by George W. Pope; William G. Preston
- 1986Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 40 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
113--151 Pearl and 109--119 High Sts., Boston · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
57 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Neo-Grec style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neo-Grec.
Memories of Richardson Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Richardson Block
Is Richardson Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 9, 1986 (Register number 86001504).
Is Richardson Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old South Meeting House, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Richardson Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Richardson Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63796750 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.