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Citgo Sign Letters Coming Down As Boston Landmark Goes Dark. Why It's Moving To A New Location.
The $8 million move "will reestablish the sightlines that have defined its presence in Kenmore Square since 1965,"a Citgo spokesperson said.
June 1, 2026
Construction workers began removing letters from the iconic Citgo sign in Boston on Friday, as the landmark prepares to make a short move.
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The sign that's been a familiar sight above Kenmore Square for decades will be dark this summer as it's relocated 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east on a new "super-structure" atop 660 Beacon St. Builders expect the project will take about six months to complete, and hope the sign can be relit in time for the holiday season.
The $8 million move "will reestablish the sightlines that have defined its presence in Kenmore Square since 1965," Citgo spokesperson Karl Schmidt said.
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