protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.

A nonprofit 501(c)3 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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2023 award winner
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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17-23 West Street
Downtown/Financial District
New Construction
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
17-23 West Street in the historic Ladder Blocks of Downtown Boston is currently an empty parcel used for surface parking.
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2023 award winner
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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NEWS & EVENTS

Historic Preservation Is Inherently…
Summer 2025 is winding down, in terms of months if not the…
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The Legacy Fund for Boston and a Meaningful…
  Boston is a city defined by its history and shaped…
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What we’ve done

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2009 award winner
Temple Israel Levi Auditorium
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles
National Register Historic District
Completed

Located at the intersection of The Riverway and Longwood Avenue, Temple Israel sits at the…
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2015 award winner
Alvah Kittredge House
Roxbury
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark, National Register Listed, National Register Historic District
Completed

The Alvah Kittredge House, a magnificent Greek Revival home built in 1836, is now restored and…
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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: