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

Section 106 Under Threat
There have been signs that significant change is coming to…
What is the Historic Preservation Fund?
Section 106 is a major part of the national historic…

What we’ve done

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2017 award winner
Philosophy Mural, Boston Public Library
Back Bay
Boston Landmark District, National Register Historic District
Completed

French painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898) is held in regard as one of the greatest…

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2003 award winner
Lenox Hotel
Back Bay
Beaux Arts Classicism
Completed

Because the original 1900 façade of the Lenox Hotel could not be salvaged due to extensive…

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