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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
Longfellow Bridge
West End
National Register Historic District
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2019 award winner
The Dahod Family Alumni Center
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District
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NEWS & EVENTS
Beer + Mortar: Another Round
BEER + MORTAR: A WALKING TOUR Save the date for Beer +…
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Tracing Black History in Boston with the…
By Isabella Labbe As the 20th century blossomed, Americans…
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What we've done
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2012 award winner
Faneuil Hall Visitor Center
Downtown/Financial District
Georgian
National Historic Landmark
Completed

Faneuil Hall has been a central hub of Boston since 1742, which is why any construction or…

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2010 award winner
ZUMIX Engine 40 Firehouse
East Boston
Completed

Built in 1923, the Engine 40 Firehouse originally serviced the Jeffries Point neighborhood of…

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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: