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

MGH Clinical and Campus Services Building
West End
New Construction
Under Review By City
Actively Engaged
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) proposes expansion of its West End campus across two blocks on Cambridge Street.
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2023 award winner
Huntington Theatre
Back Bay
Revival Styles
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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
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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NEWS & EVENTS

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

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2012 award winner
Granary Burying Ground
Beacon Hill
Completed

Established in 1660 in the heart of downtown Boston, Granary Burying Ground is famous for its…
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2014 award winner
Fort Hill Tower in Highland Park
Roxbury
Revival Styles
National Register Listed, National Register Historic District
Completed

The iconic Fort Hill Tower overlooks Roxbury from the top of historic Highland Park, the…
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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: