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Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission (BLC) and the nine local historic district commissions are comprised of volunteers nominated by professional organizations and neighborhood groups.

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Find specifics about commissioner appointments in the Landmarks Commission's enabling legislation, and in each 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 while promoting the environmental benefits of our existing historic buildings.

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Shirley Eustis Place Landmark Designation
Read all about Boston's newest protected landmark: Shirley Eustis Place, located in the City's Roxbury neighborhood.
In the works: Highland Park Architectural Conservation District
Highland Park, Roxbury, is well on the way to becoming Boston's newest historic district.
Historic district approval placard
All properties with approved exterior work in the Beacon Hill and South End Historic Districts now require an approval placard to be displayed on site for the duration of the project.

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Article 85 Demolition Delay
Designating landmarks in Boston
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Individual Landmarks

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Individual Landmarks
We review individually landmarked buildings, landscapes, and objects separately from historic districts.

Historic Districts

Historic Districts

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

Brighton

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District was designated in 2001.

Back Bay Architectural District

Back Bay

The Back Bay Architectural District was established in 1966 and expanded in 1974, 1979, and 1981.

Bay Village Historic District

Bay Village

The Bay Village Historic District was designated in 1983.

Beacon Hill Architectural District

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Architectural District was established in 1955, and expanded in 1958, 1963 and 1975.

Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District

Back Bay

The Bay State Road/Back Bay West Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1979.

Fort Point Channel Landmark District

South Boston

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District was designated in 2009.

Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District

Mission Hill

The Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1985.

St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District

Fenway/Kenmore

The Saint Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1981.

South End Landmark District

South End

The South End Landmark District was designated in 1983.

Article 85 news

Article 85 news

59-63 Belgrade Avenue

Demolition Delay Application: 59-63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale

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70 Northdale Road

Demolition Delay Application: 70 Northdale Road, West Roxbury

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109 Brookline Avenue, Fenway

Demolition Delay Application: 109 Brookline Ave, Fenway-Kenmore

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155 North Beacon Street, Allston

Demolition Delay Application: 155 North Beacon Street, Allston

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Public hearings and meetings

Hearings and meetings
South End Landmark District Commission
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Feb 1
CANCELED: Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District Commission
On Feb 16

Feb 16
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Meet the team

Meet the team
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