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.

What we’re doing

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2023 award winner
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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125 Tremont Street
Downtown/Financial District
Revival Styles
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
The Holocaust Legacy Foundation, Inc filed a Small Project Review Application (attached below) with a proposal to demolish the existing building at 125 Tremont Street and construct a…
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2023 award winner
The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell Dome Rehabilita…
Beacon Hill
Art Deco
Boston Landmark
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2023 award winner
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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NEWS & EVENTS

Event: Flow Forward
Flow Forward: A Night at the Waterworks MuseumWhen: May 20…
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Be Part of a Movement: Join the Alliance
Join or renew your membership today!Show you are a…
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What we’ve done

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2003 award winner
Lenox Hotel
Back Bay
Beaux Arts Classicism
Completed

Because the original 1900 façade of the Lenox Hotel could not be salvaged due to extensive…
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2020 award winner
Graves Light and Fog Signal Station
Boston Harbor Islands
Completed
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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: