The Resident of Twenty Beacon is one of the finest
remaining Queen Anne Buildings and it demonstrates the skill
and versatility of architect William Gibbons Preston. Preston
designed landmark buildings in the Renaissance Revival, Neo-Grec
and Beaux Arts modes.
The building is virtually intact and is outstanding in its
use of varied colors, textures and materials to enhance visual
interest. It is also listed on the National Register as part
of the Park Street District.
The building’s celebrated history includes a rich history
of retailers. From 1894 through the 1920’s, Koopman
& Company Antique dealers occupied the first and second
floors, while GoodSpeeds, one of the nations finest antiquarian
bookshops occupied the building until the 1980’s.
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