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

TINY STORY: 'BOOK ROOM' ON WEST…
In the early 1840s, on a street off Boston Common now known…
EVENT: The Past and Future of Franklin Park
The Past and Future of Franklin Park: A Community Walking…

What we’ve done

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2015 award winner
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Mattapan Teen Center
Mattapan
Completed

The Mattapan Branch Library building was built in response to the rapid growth of the Mattapan…

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2016 award winner
THE BOSTON LIGHT ON LITTLE BREWSTER ISLAND
Citywide
National Historic Landmark
Completed

The first lighthouse in America was on Little Brewster Island in

Thank you to all our corporate members, including: