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

125 Tremont Street
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The Holocaust Legacy Foundation, Inc filed a Small Project Review Application (attached below) with a proposal to demolish the existing building at 125 Tremont Street and construct a…
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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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2023 award winner
The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell Dome Rehabilita…
Beacon Hill
Art Deco
Boston Landmark
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NEWS & EVENTS

Event: Flow Forward
Flow Forward: A Night at the Waterworks MuseumWhen: May 20…
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What we’ve done

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2018 award winner
George Robert White Memorial Fountain
Back Bay
Completed

The George Robert White Memorial Fountain, the “angel” in the northwest corner of the Boston…
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2012 award winner
Granary Burying Ground
Beacon Hill
Completed

Established in 1660 in the heart of downtown Boston, Granary Burying Ground is famous for its…
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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: