And the 2019 Preservation
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
Longfellow Bridge
West End
National Register Historic District
The Longfellow Bridge (originally called the Cambridge Bridge) was built in 1901 to replace the 1793 span. It was designed by Edmund Wheelwright (with inspiration from the 1893 Columbian…
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
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,…
85 West Newton Street (Villa V…
South End
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The German Gothic-style church at 85 West Newton Street in the South End was built in 1899 as All Saints' Lutheran Church.
2016
award winner
THE BOSTON LIGHT ON LITTLE…
Citywide
National Historic Landmark
Completed
The first lighthouse in America was on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor and was lit on…
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,…