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.

What we’re doing

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2023 award winner
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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2023 award winner
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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2023 award winner
Atlascope Boston
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NEWS & EVENTS

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

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2024 award winner
Iron Works
South Boston
New Construction and Renovation
Boston Landmark District
Completed
Actively Engaged
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2020 award winner
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
South End
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District
Completed
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross (1875) stands like a monument to the history of the Catholic…
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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: