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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
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2021 award winner
The History Project–Stonewall…
Citywide
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NEWS & EVENTS
Event: Virtual Coffee Hour Featuring BPL…
Thursday, December 2, 10:00-11:00 am. Join us for a…
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2021 Mayoral Election: A Q&A with the…
The Boston Preservation Alliance is Boston’s primary, non-…
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What we've done
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2016 award winner
THE BOSTON LIGHT ON LITTLE…
Citywide
National Historic Landmark
Completed

The first lighthouse in America was on Little Brewster Island in

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2017 award winner
Four51 Marlborough
Back Bay
New Construction
Boston Landmark District, National Register Historic District
Completed

Marlborough Street, with its rows of brownstones, brick sidewalks, and wrought iron fences, has…

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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: