News and Events

The Alliance is committed to turning ideas into actions that will protect and promote Boston’s distinct character, and infuse the city with vibrancy and growth. Follow along as we share updates about proposed changes to historic resources and information about upcoming events. 

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What is the Historic Preservation Fund?
Section 106 is a major part of the national historic…
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Why Section 106 Still Matters
  This article kicks off a four-part series…
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Historic Preservation Is Inherently…
Summer 2025 is winding down, in terms of months if not the…
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Tiny Story: Hotel Alexandra
At an intersection of Washington Street and Massachusetts…
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The Legacy Fund for Boston and a Meaningful…
  Boston is a city defined by its history and shaped…
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Boston Preservation Alliance Welcomes…
The Boston Preservation Alliance is pleased to announce…
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An Interview with James Mealy
James is a Landscape Architect at the National Park Service…
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Tiny Story: The Corner Building
  Tucked among the shops of Downtown Crossing,…
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TINY STORY: 'BOOK ROOM' ON WEST…
In the early 1840s, on a street off Boston Common now known…
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EVENT: The Past and Future of Franklin Park
The Past and Future of Franklin Park: A Community Walking…
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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 —
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