Landmarks Commission
We preserve Boston’s historic buildings and places, through protective designation and design review.
The Landmarks Commission is Boston’s historic preservation agency. We perform a wide range of preservation planning and cultural resource management functions.
Contact
Spotlight
Historic District Approval Placard
All approved work in the South End Landmark District now requires applicants to display the approval on site.
Photographing Windows for Applications
Applications to the Landmarks Commission are often delayed due to insufficient documentation of window work. To help you understand what we need for a complete application, we have created a guide on how to document existing windows.
Welcome, Mary Cirbus!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest preservation planner, Mary.
Get started
Historic Districts in Boston
Historic DistrictsArchaeology
We promote and preserve Boston's many archaeological resources through curation, excavation, and education.
Learn about Archaeology
About us
The Landmarks Commission (BLC) and the nine local historic district commissions are comprised of volunteers nominated by professional organizations and neighborhood groups. Find specifics about commissioner appointments in the Landmarks Commission's enabling legislation, and in each district's study report. All commissioners must be appointed by the Mayor and also require City Council confirmation. BLC staff support the commissions' work.
The BLC and City Archaeology Program are part of the City of Boston Environment Department, within the Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet. Learn about how we work to protect Boston’s historic resources. Or go straight to the complete schedule of applications due by and hearing dates for all commissions.
More help
Designating a Local Landmark in Boston.
Each Landmark and District has unique guidelines.
Find out about historic buildings and sustainability
Zoning Code governing demolition in Boston.
Provide historical background, guide future change for designated landmarks.
Landmark petitions list
Meet the Team
Team
Current members
| Member | Appointed | Expires | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Smiledge | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| David Berarducci | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| Thomas Hotaling | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| John Amodeo | 2/22/2016 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Richard Yeager | 10/22/2015 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Susan Goganian | 10/22/2015 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| John Freeman | 2/22/2016 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Christopher Hart | 10/22/2015 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Felicia Jacques | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2019 | Holdover |
| Diana Parcon | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| Richard Henderson | 9/23/2016 | 6/30/2019 | Holdover |
| Bradford Walker | 2/22/2016 | 6/30/2017 | Holdover |
| Lindsey Mac Jones | 9/23/2016 | 6/30/2019 | Holdover |
| Kirsten Hoffman | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2019 | Holdover |
| Jeffrey Gonyeau | 10/22/2018 | 6/30/2021 | Active |