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
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Atlascope Boston
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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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NEWS & EVENTS

Boston's New and Pending Landmarks
Several new Landmarks have been designated in Boston. Even…
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Tiny Story: White Stadium
To know White Stadium, one must first know Franklin Park, a…
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What we’ve done

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2010 award winner
Paramount Theatre
Downtown/Financial District
Art Deco
Boston Landmark
Completed

The Alliance advocated for the renovation and restoration of the Paramount Theatre for more…
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2016 award winner
The Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Center
Roxbury
Beaux Arts Classicism
National Register Historic District
Completed

When the City of Boston decided to relocate the 500 employees of the School Department into one…
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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: