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.

NEWS & EVENTS

Transitions in Preservation: Rebuilding the…
There was a newspaper clipping tacked to the wall in our…
Connecting People To Place
 You walk by a gate that has been locked for decades.…

What we’ve done

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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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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…

Thank you to all our corporate members, including: