Customs House at Night - the 16th story tower of the Customs House was the first skyscraper in Boston when built in 1917 Original Size:11.0 x 7.6 Credit: "Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau." Photos are for use by the press, for promotional materials, for print and the web. Images may not be sold and may not be used on materials for sale without the express written permission from the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau.