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

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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project star
2023 award winner
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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project star
2023 award winner
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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125 Tremont Street
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The Holocaust Legacy Foundation, Inc filed a Small Project Review Application (attached below) with a proposal to demolish the existing building at 125 Tremont Street and construct a…
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NEWS & EVENTS

CuraTour: Dorchester North Cemetery Open…
In partnership with the Dorchester Historical Society and…
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EVENT: 2024 Libations for Preservation
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What we’ve done

project star
2022 award winner
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment
Beacon Hill
Completed
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project star
2021 award winner
Emerson College – The Little Building
Downtown/Financial District
New Construction and Renovation
Completed
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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: