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1970

Formation of Boston Properties: Mortimer B. Zuckerman and Edward H. Linde

Boston Properties had four employees, including both partners, when it was launched.

10 employees by the end of the first year.

1972-1975

Acquired, Renovated and Repositioned First CBD Building

 

1978

Selected by the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to Develop Cambridge Center

 This 3 million square foot development, adjacent to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ("MIT"), is largely credited with revitalizing the Kendall Square/East Cambridge industrial district into a first-class, mixed-use neighborhood/district.

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1978-1988

Entered the Boston Suburbs

Acquired 13 key sites and completed development of 17 office buildings containing over 2.0 million square feet.

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