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
Upham's Corner Comfort Station
Dorchester
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark
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2023 award winner
Illuminating the Unseen
North End
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2023 award winner
Pierce Building
Dorchester
Revival Styles
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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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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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2015 award winner
Alvah Kittredge House
Roxbury
Revival Styles
Boston Landmark, National Register Listed, National Register Historic District
Completed

The Alvah Kittredge House, a magnificent Greek Revival home built in 1836, is now restored and…
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2020 award winner
Dillaway-Thomas House
Roxbury
Federal Style
National Register Historic District
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: