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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
Boston Harbor Islands
Boston Harbor Islands
Monitoring
The 34 islands that make up the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area are home to beautiful nature and historic sites.
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2021 award winner
Boston's Oldest Buildings…
Citywide
A delightful read, this book digs into Boston’s surviving and often hidden 17th and 18th century buildings with guaranteed surprises!   
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2021 award winner
The History Project–Stonewall…
Citywide
By highlighting dozens of Boston’s LGBTQ historic sites, these volunteers demonstrate how many stories and lessons of our past deserve to be preserved.   
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NEWS & EVENTS
Neighborhood Walking Tours
In partnership with Boston By Foot.  Lace up your walking…
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The Pleasant Cafe
Written by Jennifer Dines. Photos by Matthew Dickey…
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What we've done
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2020 award winner
Dillaway-Thomas House
Roxbury
Federal Style
National Register Historic District
Completed
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2018 award winner
Feldman Headquarters
Roxbury
Completed

The 19th century building at 152 Hampden Street in Roxbury had seen better days.

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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: