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protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.

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.

What we're doing
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2021 award winner
Boston's Oldest Buildings…
Citywide
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Boston Harbor Islands
Boston Harbor Islands
Monitoring
The 34 islands that make up the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area are home to beautiful nature and historic sites.
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2021 award winner
The History Project–Stonewall…
Citywide
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NEWS & EVENTS
Greg Galer to Depart as Executive Director
After nine years as Executive Director of the Boston…
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Most Watched Projects of 2021
Our Most-Watched Advocacy Projects of 2021 Are Below, But…
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What we've done
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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…

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2020 award winner
The Whitney Hotel
Beacon Hill
New Construction and Renovation
Boston Landmark District
Completed
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“The quality of our architectural heritage, its pedestrian scale—we have some of the greatest streets in this nation.”
— Howard Elkus —
“We all want progress in Eastie, but we do want to see history preserved.”
— Meg Grady, East Boston resident —
“There’s a reason why this bridge is still here. It means something to Bostonians.”
— Greg Galer —
Thank you to all our corporate members, including: