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 independent sources · SRC-15610, SRC-15611 - Built in 1895
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Spotlight filmed?
Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square), in Boston, Massachusetts, is a real-world filming location used for Spotlight.
Where is Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square) located?
Boston Public Library (McKim Building, Copley Square) is located in Boston, Massachusetts.