protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.

A nonprofit 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
Northern Avenue Bridge
Downtown/Financial District
National Register Listed
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The Northern Avenue Bridge was constructed in 1908 spanning the active Fort Point Channel, then a major industrial transportation route.
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Kenmore Square Redevelopment
Fenway/Kenmore
New Construction
Proposed
Actively Engaged
A development proposal calls for the demolition of six buildings and the construction of two office complexes in Fenway's Kenmore Square.
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Fenway Neighborhood Preservati…
Fenway/Kenmore
Revival Styles, Beaux Arts Classicism
Actively Engaged
This summer, the Boston Preservation Alliance is compiling a list of high-risk preservation priorities,
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Saint James African Orthodox C…
Roxbury
Revival Styles
National Register Historic District
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The Saint James African Orthodox Church at 50 Cedar Street in Roxbury's Fort Hill neighborhood was built in 1910 and designed in the Neo Gothic Revival style by Edward Thomas Patrick Graham.
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NEWS & EVENTS
SOLD OUT! Libations for Preservation
Thank you for your overwhelming interest and support for…
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Boston, here's the chance to make…
Boston's urban planners and placemakers have an opportunity…
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What we've done
project star
2003 award winner
Paige Academy
Roxbury
Revival Styles
National Register Historic District
Completed

Built in 1859, this 3-story Italianate double house is a contributing

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project star
2008 award winner
Boston Children’s Museum
Fort Point
National Register Historic District
Completed

Built in the late 19th century, the former wool warehouse on Fort Point Channel that houses the…

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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 —
“Preservation is about more than old buildings. It's about creating spaces for people. ”
Thank you to all our corporate members, including: