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protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.

A nonprofit organization that protects and improves the quality of Boston's architectural heritage. Through advocacy and education, we bring people and organizations together to influence the future of Boston's historic buildings, landscapes, and communities.

What we're doing
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2019 award winner
240A Newbury Street
Back Bay
Boston Landmark District
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2019 award winner
2101 Washington Street
Roxbury
Revival Styles
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2019 award winner
Boston Volvo
Allston
Revival Styles
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2019 award winner
Longfellow Bridge
West End
National Register Historic District
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NEWS & EVENTS
Detrimental: Preservation Advocates Ask MGH…
Preservation advocates are imploring Massachusetts General…
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Beer + Mortar: Another Round
BEER + MORTAR: A WALKING TOUR Save the date for Beer +…
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What we've done
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2014 award winner
Fort Hill Tower in Highland…
Roxbury
Revival Styles
National Register Listed, National Register Historic District
Completed

The iconic Fort Hill Tower overlooks Roxbury from the top of historic Highland Park, the…

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2008 award winner
Liberty Hotel-Charles Street…
Beacon Hill, West End
National Historic Landmark
Completed

Completed in 1851 and designed by architect Gridley James Fox Bryant, the Charles Street Jail…

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“The quality of our architectural heritage, its pedestrian scale—we have some of the greatest streets in this nation.”
— Howard Elkus —
“We all want progress in Eastie, but we do want to see history preserved.”
— Meg Grady, East Boston resident —
“There’s a reason why this bridge is still here. It means something to Bostonians.”
— Greg Galer —
Thank you to all our corporate members, including: