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…
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.
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.
85 West Newton Street (Villa V…
South End
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The German Gothic-style church at 85 West Newton Street in the South End was built in 1899 as All Saints' Lutheran Church.
2017
award winner
101 Beacon Street
Back Bay
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District, National Register Historic District
Completed
The grand 1862 house at 101 Beacon in the Back Bay met a sad fate when, in 1952, a remodel…
2010
award winner
The Ames Building
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark, National Historic Landmark
Completed
Built in 1890, the Ames Building was designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge and stood as…