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Boston’s CITGO Sign to Be Raised and Moved to Restore Iconic View

City officials detailed a piece-by-piece rebuild that installs a new support structure at 660 Beacon Street.

Overview

  • Engineers will lift the sign about 30 feet and shift it roughly 120 feet to an adjacent rooftop to reestablish its sightline.
  • Crews will disassemble the sign, evaluate and refurbish panels as needed, then rebuild it to match its current appearance.
  • A new truss support system will be built into the building’s core and roof at 660 Beacon Street to secure the installation.
  • Contractors plan to use a 3D virtual model to guide the reconstruction and ensure precision.
  • Start timing varies by report, with contractors saying work could begin any day and others citing a spring start, and the sign will be dark temporarily during the move.