Boston Store (Erie, Pennsylvania)
The Boston Store is a former department store located on State Street in downtown Erie in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The store itself was founded in 1885, with the building being constructed in 1929. At its peak, two other Boston Stores were opened, in addition to the downtown store. The Boston Store was closed in 1979. The building remained abandoned until 1988, when it was renovated into a combination apartment and commercial building, and was renamed Boston Store Place. The Boston Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
| Boston Store | |
|---|---|
Boston Store in September 2013 | |
Location within Pennsylvania | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Address | 716–728 State Street Erie, Pennsylvania United States |
| Coordinates | 42°7′40″N 80°5′4″W |
| Construction started | 1929 |
| Completed | 1931 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Shutts & Morrison, Myers & Krider |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Designated | October 24, 1996 |
| Reference no. | 96001194 |
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