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BOSTON — Suffolk Construction will oversee the renovation of 50 Post Office Square, an 18-story art deco tower in Boston. Formerly 185 Franklin Street, the building will be open to the public for the first time in 60 years after the 12-month project is complete. The property was originally the headquarters for New England Telephone and Telegraph Co., followed by Verizon Communications Inc. Commonwealth Ventures purchased the property for $192 million in 2008. The renovation will include upgrades to the building's lobby, common areas and commercial space. It also includes the addition of 21,000 square feet of retail space and 110 new underground parking spaces. The project is slated to be completed in 2013.