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
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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125 Lincoln Street
Downtown/Financial District
New Construction
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
125 Lincoln Street is a 1955 parking garage, formerly home to the popular Hei La Moon restaurant and other commercial spaces, situated along the Greenway in the Leather District…
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2023 award winner
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Atlascope Boston
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NEWS & EVENTS

Tiny Story: Club Cafe
Written by Caelan Schretzmayer  Being a summer…
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EVENT: Preservation Chatter 2024
RegisterWhat: Preservation Chatter 2024When: June 18, 6 pm…
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What we’ve done

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2020 award winner
Graves Light and Fog Signal Station
Boston Harbor Islands
Completed
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2011 award winner
Museum of Fine Arts
Fenway/Kenmore
Beaux Arts Classicism
Completed

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has a rich…
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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: