A nonprofit 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.
protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.
2019
award winner
Fowler Clark Epstein Farm
Mattapan
Boston Landmark
Built in 1786, the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm is a rare example of an intact urban farmstead. Historic Boston Inc preserved the original fabric of the home while continuing the legacy of an…
2019
award winner
2101 Washington Street
Roxbury
Revival Styles
Since its construction, this commercial building has played a central role in the culture of Dudley Square. It was built in stages starting in the 1880s. Madison Park Development…
Doyle's Cafe
Jamaica Plain
Proposed
Monitoring
Media reports in September 2019 suggested that the iconic Doyle’s Cafe in Jamaica Plain would soon be closing.
39 Stanhope Street
Back Bay
Proposed
Actively Engaged
The quirky brick building at 39 Stanhope Street was originally constructed as a stable, but its evolution in use illustrates the changing dynamic of its vibrant neighborhood.
2014
award winner
Liberty Mutual Boston…
Back Bay
New Construction
Completed
The new Liberty Mutual building proves that not all of Boston’s best buildings are old.
2018
award winner
Jamaica Plain Branch of the…
Jamaica Plain
Completed
The charming public library building in Jamaica Plain was built in 1909 to serve the local…