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
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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2023 award winner
Atlascope Boston
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2023 award winner
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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NEWS & EVENTS

Section 106 Under Threat
There have been signs that significant change is coming to…
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What is the Historic Preservation Fund?
Section 106 is a major part of the national historic…
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What we’ve done

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2018 award winner
316 Shawmut Avenue
South End
Revival Styles
Completed

Located at a prominent corner in the South End Landmark District, this project site required a…
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2005 award winner
The Boston Athenaeum
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
National Historic Landmark
Completed

The focus of the Athenaeum’s renovation project was to provide more space for staff,…
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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 sponsors, including: