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.

NEWS & EVENTS

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

What we’ve done

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2008 award winner
Liberty Hotel-Charles Street Jail
Beacon Hill, West End
National Historic Landmark
Completed

Completed in 1851 and designed by architect Gridley James Fox Bryant, the Charles Street Jail…

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2018 award winner
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
Jamaica Plain
Completed

The charming public library building in Jamaica Plain was built in 1909 to serve the local…

Thank you to all our corporate members, including: