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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.
2019
award winner
The Dahod Family Alumni Center
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District
"The Castle" was completed in 1915 as one of the first residences along Bay State Road. The BU campus developed around the home and it became the residence of BU Presidents. It is now an…
2019
award winner
State Senate Chamber
Beacon Hill
Boston Landmark District
Located directly below the Gold Dome of the Massachusetts State House, the Senate Chamber was preserved based on the 1868 period of significance. The 1500 wooden panels were removed,…
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…
2017
award winner
Boston Public Library Johnson…
Back Bay
Mid-century Modernism
Boston Landmark, Boston Landmark District, National Register Historic District
Completed
Located on one of the most pedestrian-friendly and vibrant streets in Boston…
2017
award winner
Four51 Marlborough
Back Bay
New Construction
Boston Landmark District, National Register Historic District
Completed
Marlborough Street, with its rows of brownstones, brick sidewalks, and wrought iron fences, has…