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

TINY STORY: 'BOOK ROOM' ON WEST…
In the early 1840s, on a street off Boston Common now known…
EVENT: The Past and Future of Franklin Park
The Past and Future of Franklin Park: A Community Walking…

What we’ve done

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2005 award winner
The Boston Athenaeum
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
National Historic Landmark
Completed

The focus of the Athenaeum’s renovation project was to provide more space for staff,…

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2019 award winner
Franklin Park
Dorchester
Boston Landmark
Completed

Franklin Park, recipient of our Stewardship Award, forms the southernmost segment of Frederick…

Thank you to all our corporate members, including: