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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
The History Project–Stonewall…
Citywide
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2021 award winner
Boston's Oldest Buildings…
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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2008 award winner
Liberty Hotel-Charles Street…
Beacon Hill, West End
National Historic Landmark
Completed

Completed in 1851 and designed by architect Gridley James Fox Bryant, the Charles Street Jail…

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2016 award winner
Boston University School of…
Fenway/Kenmore
Brutalism/Heroic
Completed

With each new wave of architectural trends, past styles and preferences can seem increasingly…

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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: