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Preservation Policies & Budget

In Boston

2021 Preservation
Achievement Awards

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

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

The History Project–Stonewall…

Citywide

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2021 award winner

Boston's Oldest Buildings…

Citywide

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NEWS & EVENTS

02 Dec, 2021

Event: Virtual Coffee Hour Featuring BPL…

Thursday, December 2, 10:00-11:00 am. Join us for a…

19 Oct, 2021

2021 Mayoral Election: A Q&A with the…

The Boston Preservation Alliance is Boston’s primary, non-…

What we've done

2016 award winner

Lovejoy Wharf

North End

Completed

The Hoffman Building was constructed in 1906 by W.F.

2019 award winner

Franklin Park

Dorchester

Boston Landmark

Completed

Franklin Park, recipient of our Stewardship Award, forms the southernmost segment of Frederick…

“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: