75 Federal Street, Boston

Originally known as the Second National Bank Building, 75 Federal Street is a striking example of Art Deco architecture in the heart of Boston’s Financial District. Designed by architect Thomas Marriott James and completed in 1929, the 21-story structure features a stepped-back roofline and a richly detailed facade. The building’s entrance is adorned with pilasters and bas-relief sculptures of heroic figures, while bronze relief panels by artist Paul Fjelde depict themes of Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Power, Finance, and Transportation.

Patriot Restoration was selected to perform a comprehensive three-year restoration of the building—an effort that required both precision craftsmanship and complex structural work. The project included the replacement of numerous structural steel columns, which necessitated the careful removal of large sections of the building’s historic facade to access and repair the underlying frame. Once the structural repairs were complete, Patriot’s team meticulously reinstalled the masonry and completed extensive facade restoration, including masonry repairs and repointing.

Throughout the project, Patriot employed Dunlop Mast Climbers and swing stage scaffolding to safely access multiple elevations of the building while maintaining the schedule and minimizing disruption in Boston’s busy downtown environment.