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

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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2023 award winner
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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NEWS & EVENTS

Boston's New and Pending Landmarks
Several new Landmarks have been designated in Boston. Even…
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Tiny Story: White Stadium
To know White Stadium, one must first know Franklin Park, a…
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What we’ve done

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2008 award winner
Liberty Hotel-Charles Street Jail
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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2009 award winner
Mattapan Heights, Phase III, Building F
Mattapan
Completed

Planned and built by owners Trinity Financial, Inc., architectural firm Bergmeyer Associates,…
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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: