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.
protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.
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What we’re doing
17-23 West Street
Downtown/Financial District
New Construction
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
17-23 West Street in the historic Ladder Blocks of Downtown Boston is currently an empty parcel used for surface parking.
Buckminster Hotel
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
Hotel Buckminster represents the development of Kenmore Square at the turn of the 20th century, and today remains the oldest historic building at the western end of the square.
What we’ve done
Shawmut Design and Construction Headquarters, Office…
South End
Completed
As technology continues to alter our work culture, companies face increasing pressure to…
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…