Prudential Tower and 'Top of the Hub' dining lore

The Prudential Tower at 800 Boylston St, completed in 1964, became a Back Bay landmark with an observation level and the long-running restaurant 'Top of the Hub' that operated atop the building for decades. The restaurant and observation facilities were fixtures of Boston social life and skyline lore until Top of the Hub closed in 2020, prompting widespread local commentary about changing urban dining traditions. The Prudential Center complex continues to be a major retail and office hub in the city.