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
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
Boston Volvo
Allston
Revival Styles
International Harvester sold farm equipment and motor trucks at their headquarters on Boston’s Auto Mile. Boston Volvo revived the automobile history of the area by restoring the IH…
2019
award winner
240A Newbury Street
Back Bay
Boston Landmark District
240A Newbury Street was originally built in 1880 as two residential brownstones at 39 and 41 Fairfield Street. The two homes were combined in the 1960s with an insensitive infill project.…
2019
award winner
2101 Washington Street
Roxbury
Revival Styles
Since its construction, this commercial building has played a central role in the culture of Dudley Square. It was built in stages starting in the 1880s. Madison Park Development…
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…
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…