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
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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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.
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2023 award winner
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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2023 award winner
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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NEWS & EVENTS

Alison About Boston 005
Catch up on all of the latest preservation news in …
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CuraTour: Dorchester North Cemetery Open…
In partnership with the Dorchester Historical Society and…
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What we’ve done

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2005 award winner
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge
Charlestown
New Construction
Completed
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2010 award winner
The Ames Building
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark, National Historic Landmark
Completed

Built in 1890, the Ames Building was designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge and stood as…
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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: