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Charlestown is one step closer to establishing its very first local Landmark District—and the community is at the center of the process.
Historic preservation in Boston is proving to be anything but quiet this year.
In the face of climate change, historic properties must adapt or risk being lost. While this challenge is not new, its urgency is growing.
Three historic buildings in downtown Boston were recently nominated for designation as Boston Landmarks:
The Office of Historic Preservation thanks Commissioner David Berarducci for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Boston Landmarks Commission .
Latino communities in Boston are integral to our cultural fabric, playing a vital role in how we preserve the built environment. Learn more about how protecting our city’s history also protects social...
The application is to demolish the commercial structures at 18-22 West Third Street, 30-40 West Third Street, and 42-44 West Third Street, in South Boston.
The application is to demolish the residence at 34 Rossmore Road in Jamaica Plain.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of Quaker Lane in Downtown Boston as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Ferdinand's Blue Store (Bruce C. Bolling Building) in Roxbury as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts...
Stroll down Hancock Street in Beacon Hill, and you’ll walk through more than two centuries of Boston’s architectural and social evolution.
When late September and October roll around, there is a cold breeze in the air, the leaves start to fall, and children are focused on the most sugary event of the year: Halloween! Most people...
Visitors to the Charles River Esplanade (designated a Boston Landmark in 2009) will see an active construction site in the area of the former Lee Pool Complex.
Boston’s leadership in climate resilience, housing, and historic preservation was highlighted when Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, visited City Hall...
Franklin Park, Boston’s largest public park and a defining feature of the city, is a Boston Landmark and the “gem” of the Emerald Necklace. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the...
As the U.S. celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, those of us working at the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) are reminded of the crucial...
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Bussey House in Dorchester as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Anna Harris Smith House in Dorchester as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
On April 18th, thousands packed the Paul Revere Mall in Boston’s North End to kick-off the 250th of the American Revolution. Lanterns swung, children waved flags, and the notes of a brass quintet from...
Braving steady rain, Mayor Michelle Wu and hundreds of Bostonians retraced the steps of the 1965 Freedom Rally on Saturday April 26th, culminating in the dedication of "1965 Freedom March Square" at...
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of 19 Kenton Road in Jamaica Plain as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Old South Meeting House in Downtown Boston as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House in downtown Boston as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of...
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Old North Church and Campus in the North End as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as...
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of 318 Metropolitan Avenue in Roslindale as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
From Lower Mills to Orient Heights, Charlestown to Hyde Park, 2024 was a transformative and productive year for Boston's Office of Historic Preservation.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has received a complete Article 85 Demolition Delay application for 19 Kenton Road in Jamaica Plain. This property is a pending landmark but does not have any...
On November 19, 2024, the Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Moakley House as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
On October 1, 2024, the Boston Landmarks Commission posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Withington House as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
On August 27, 2024, the Boston Landmarks Commission posted an amended study report on the proposed designation of the William Lloyd Garrison House as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975...
