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
The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell Dome Rehabilita…
Beacon Hill
Art Deco
Boston Landmark
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2023 award winner
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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2023 award winner
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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NEWS & EVENTS

Boston's New and Pending Landmarks
Several new Landmarks have been designated in Boston. Even…
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Tiny Story: White Stadium
To know White Stadium, one must first know Franklin Park, a…
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What we’ve done

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2008 award winner
Boston Children’s Museum
Fort Point
National Register Historic District
Completed

Built in the late 19th century, the former wool warehouse on Fort Point Channel that houses the…
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2020 award winner
Myles Standish Hall
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District
Completed
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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: