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.
Alexandra Hotel
Roxbury, South End
Proposed
Actively Engaged
After over 30 years of vacancy and deterioration, the historic Alexandra Hotel, which is within the South End Landmark District, is now part of a new project proposal.
9 Chelsea Street (144-146 Mave…
East Boston
Demolished
As elements of the historic fabric of East Boston continue to be demolished for new development, the buildings that remain become increasingly significant as they hold a growing…
Dock Square Garage
Downtown/Financial District
Proposed
Actively Engaged
Built in 1979, the Dock Square Garage is not a building anyone would consider historic nor architecturally distinctive, however it is located near some of the most significant historic…
Citgo Sign
Fenway/Kenmore
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The Alliance’s most recent efforts to protect the Citgo sign began in early 2016 when we learned Boston University planned to sell the building on which the sign is mounted.
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…
2017
award winner
Harvard Medical School Gordon…
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles
Completed
Designed by Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge and built in 1906, Gordon Hall at Harvard Medical…