News and Events

The Alliance is committed to turning ideas into actions that will protect and promote Boston’s distinct character, and infuse the city with vibrancy and growth. Follow along as we share updates about proposed changes to historic resources and information about upcoming events. 

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Event: Touring the Modernist Gem - Tent City
“Love is showing the important things that they matter.” A…
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Tiny Story: Celebrity Chef and Inventor…
In a story that sounds like it was ripped from the Food…
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Tiny Story: Tent City
On Aug 13, 1987, news cameras captured the scene when…
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Tiny Story: Ebenezer Hancock House
As you walk down the Blackstone Block, one of Boston’s best…
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Protecting South Boston’s Historic Shoreline
Written by James MealeyLast week’s record low…
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Tiny Story: The Ladder Blocks
Shoehorned between Washington Street and Tremont Street…
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Tiny Story: Moakley House
The 1927 Moakley House, located at 1812 Columbia Road…
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Trident Booksellers & Cafe and the…
Written by Caelan Schretzmayer  Small local…
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Design Whys Series: Passive Homes
Written By Caelan Schretzmayer  The Boston…
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Announcing Our New Interim Executive…
The Boston Preservation Alliance Board of Directors is…
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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: