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

Historic Preservation Is Inherently…
Summer 2025 is winding down, in terms of months if not the…
The Legacy Fund for Boston and a Meaningful…
  Boston is a city defined by its history and shaped…

What we’ve done

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2006 award winner
John Adams Courthouse
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark, National Historic Landmark
Completed

The restoration of John Adams Courthouse reinstates a historic courthouse, which is listed on…

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2017 award winner
Boston Public Library Johnson Building
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…

Thank you to all our corporate members, including: