11 Arlington Street

Tellus' home is a 19th century brownstone in Boston's historic Back Bay. The building has a priceless view of the Boston Public Garden, a botanical treasure designed by the esteemed American landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead.

Both the Public Garden and the Tellus house date from 1861 when Boston expanded by filling in part of its bay to accommodate a growing population. Back Bay is one of the most architecturally significant urban districts in America, a westerly flowing album displaying the evolution of Victorian urban architecture. 11 Arlington Street, with its Mansard roof and dormer windows, is a good example of the original architectural intent of Back Bay. It includes two buildings that were integrated into a single space in a 1961 renovation that preserved the interior character -- the ornamentation, graceful staircase, the drawing room and library.

Former occupants include the French Library, the World Affairs Council, and the United Nations Information Center. More than an elegant home for Tellus, the building carries a strong tradition of community and global engagement.