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
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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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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2023 award winner
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Atlascope Boston
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NEWS & EVENTS

Event: Touring the Modernist Gem - Tent City
“Love is showing the important things that they matter.” A…
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Protecting South Boston’s Historic Shoreline
Written by James MealeyLast week’s record low…
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What we’ve done

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2011 award winner
Museum of Fine Arts
Fenway/Kenmore
Beaux Arts Classicism
Completed

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has a rich…
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2006 award winner
John Adams Courthouse
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark, National Historic Landmark
Completed

The restoration of John Adams Courthouse reinstates a historic courthouse, which is listed on…
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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: