Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square) is a library in Boston, Massachusetts, and a filming location for Spotlight (2015). Built in 1895.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Spotlight (movie, 2015) — as The library that Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams) enters to research public records for the inve
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15610, SRC-15611 - Built in 1895
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15612, SRC-16774, SRC-17300
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15610 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15611 — https://onlocationtours.com/locations/spotlight/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15612 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16774 — https://www.bpl.org/news/mckim-building-125th-anniversary/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17300 — https://www.bostonglobe.com/2013/03/06/the-boston-public-library/R9EP92ofzYp2tuiEC2ySpN/story.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square) connected to Spotlight?
Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square), in Boston, Massachusetts, has a documented connection to Spotlight. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square) located?
Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square) is located in Boston, Massachusetts.