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About the Alliance
41 years of advocacy and education
protecting places. promoting vibrancy. preserving character.
2019
award winner
Fowler Clark Epstein Farm
Mattapan
Boston Landmark
Built in 1786, the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm is a rare example of an intact urban farmstead. Historic Boston Inc preserved the original fabric of the home while continuing the legacy of an…
2019
award winner
Longfellow Bridge
West End
National Register Historic District
The Longfellow Bridge (originally called the Cambridge Bridge) was built in 1901 to replace the 1793 span. It was designed by Edmund Wheelwright (with inspiration from the 1893 Columbian…
Doyle's Cafe
Jamaica Plain
Proposed
Monitoring
Media reports in September 2019 suggested that the iconic Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain would soon be closing.
2019
award winner
2101 Washington Street
Roxbury
Revival Styles
Since its construction, this commercial building has played a central role in the culture of Dudley Square. It was built in stages starting in the 1880s. Madison Park Development…
2012
award winner
Granary Burying Ground
Beacon Hill
Completed
Established in 1660 in the heart of downtown Boston, Granary Burying Ground is famous for its…
2017
award winner
101 Beacon Street
Back Bay
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark District, National Register Historic District
Completed
The grand 1862 house at 101 Beacon in the Back Bay met a sad fate when, in 1952, a remodel…