The Wakefield Building - 90 Canal The Gateway to Boston's North End & Historic Downtown Built in 1905, The Wakefield Building was home to numerous furniture companies until it was completely renovated into office space in 1987. Located one block from Haymarket (MBTA) and North Station (Commuter Rail Service) with easy access to I-93. It’s a 4 minute walk to Boston Public Market, 7 minutes to the heart of the North End, 8 minutes to City Hall Plaza, 9 minutes to Faneuil Hall and 14 to New England Aquarium.