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Picnic In The Park

The Office of Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) is excited to be hosting a series of events we are calling "Picnics in the Park!"

April 28, 2022
2022-04-28T11:00:00 - 2022-04-28T13:00:00

The Office of Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) is excited to be hosting a series of events we are calling "Picnics in the Park!" We will provide a tailored fair housing training that will not only cover the history and laws protecting fair housing, but specifically discuss the rights of Boston's LGBTQIA+ community to have equitable access to housing. Afterwards, participants will take proactive steps by canvassing the local area with posters that we will display in local businesses and bulletins. Of course, light lunch will be served because what is a picnic without some refreshments! We look forward to this informative and collaborative event.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Maggie Callaghan at maggie.callaghan@boston.gov or 617-635-2536.

April 28, 2022
2022-04-28T11:00:00 - 2022-04-28T13:00:00
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Highland Park ACD Open House

The Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Study Committee will host an Open House on Monday, May 24 at 7 pm.

May 24, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom:
    https://zoom.us/j/98741851258
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Gaugler
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-24T19:00:00 - 2021-05-24T20:00:00

This open house event will provide an opportunity for Highland Park residents to learn more about the district under study and to meet the members of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Study Committee. Join us to learn about the vision and ask questions or share your thoughts.

Please note: This open house event will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link, or call 646-558-8656‬ and enter the meeting ID 987 4185 1258#.

May 24, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom:
    https://zoom.us/j/98741851258
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Gaugler
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-24T19:00:00 - 2021-05-24T20:00:00
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Preservation Month Kickoff: 'Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where To Find Them' book talk

To kick off Preservation Month, the Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce the book launch for "Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them", written by our city archeologist, Joe Bagley. This book talk on the recently-released "Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them" is part of the Boston Public Library's Local and Family History Lecture Series.

May 3, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Join via Zoom:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86199022010
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Contact:
    Landmarks Commission
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T19:00:00

This talk will be offered on Zoom:

Join the Zoom meeting

Boston's Oldest Buildings

As Boston approaches its 400th anniversary, it is remarkable that it still maintains its historic character despite constant development. Join City Archeologist Joe Bagley as he gives us a guided tour to 50 buildings which pre-date 1800 and illustrate Boston’s early history. The majority of the buildings are located within the downtown area of Boston along the Freedom Trail and within easy walking distance from the core of the City, but also include examples from various neighborhoods. The buildings span multiple uses from homes to churches and warehouses to restaurants. Bagley's easy-to-follow narrative will cover historic preservation and significance and will appeal to architectural enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in Boston history.

Joseph (Joe) Bagley has been the City Archaeologist of Boston since 2011, an historic preservationist, and a staff member of the Boston Landmarks Commission. Prior to this position, he worked for several private archaeology firms and the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Bagley has conducted archaeological excavations on hundreds of Native American and Historic archaeological sites from Maine to Florida. He is the author of the award-winning, "A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts". He lives with his wife, also an archaeologist, and his dog in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.

After the talk, we will offer each participant a free Landmarks Commission promotional pin. 

Pins

Clockwise from bottom left: Lantern (Bay Village), Church Finial (Back Bay), Trolley Car (Aberdeen), Stained Glass Window (Back Bay West), Rosette (Mission Hill Triangle), Fan Window (Beacon Hill), Bay Window (St. Botolph), BWCO seal (Fort Point), Grasshopper weather vane (Landmarks), Star Coal Chute Cover (South End

May 3, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Join via Zoom:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86199022010
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Contact:
    Landmarks Commission
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T19:00:00
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The South End Justifies the Means

Mindful New Construction in a Historic District

May 19, 2020
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88505580690
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Contact:
    Nick Armata
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
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2020-05-19T18:30:00 - 2020-05-19T20:30:00

Join the Chairman of the South End Landmark District Commission, John Amodeo, for his popular South End preservation month tour. This tour will focus on how new construction in a historic district can be built in a complimentary way to the surrounding historic architecture. Due to COVID-19, this year the event will be held online. 

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Meeting ID: 885 0558 0690
Password: 394233
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May 19, 2020
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88505580690
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Contact:
    Nick Armata
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
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2020-05-19T18:30:00 - 2020-05-19T20:30:00
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