Boston Office of Historic Preservation

Boston Office of Historic Preservation We are a City of Boston agency with a mission to protect and promote the City’s historic resources. In 1975, state legislation (Chapter 772, Mass. Gen.

The Office of Historic Preservation preserves Boston’s historic resources. Laws 1975, as amended) created the Boston Landmarks Commission as Boston's city-wide historic preservation agency. The Office of Historic Preservation was established in 2022 and houses the Landmarks Commission, the 10 historic district commissions, city archaeology department and the Commemoration Commission. The Office of

Historic Preservation also oversees the City Archaeology Program re below-ground resources. The Office of Historic Preservation also identifies and preserves historic resources by providing information on preservation regulations and historic preservation practices. BLC administers the city-wide Demolition Delay (Article 85) process, determining the historic significance of buildings proposed for demolition in the city.

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission hearing scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM has be...
09/02/2026

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission hearing scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum of Commissioners. Review the public notice: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16607676

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, September ...
08/31/2026

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Review the agenda and public notice: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16607656

08/27/2026

Introducing Boston’s newest protected landmark: The New England Conservatory!

The New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) building is historically significant as the permanent home of the New England Conservatory, which has made an international impact in the field of music education and is the oldest independent school of music in the United States. Founded in 1867 by Eben Tourjée, NEC has produced many of music’s leading educators, managers, conductors, solo artists, orchestral players, and choral singers and contributed to the formation of music programs across the nation and in other countries. The presence of NEC eliminated the necessity for musicians to travel to Europe for a proper music education. NEC’s dedication to the highest quality in rigorous music education helped propel Boston to the forefront of music teaching, performance, and partnership with other music institutions.

Click here to read the study report: tinyurl.com/yc5awjtm

This June, the City of Boston Archaeology Program conducted an archaeological investigation at the site of the Bunker Hi...
08/25/2026

This June, the City of Boston Archaeology Program conducted an archaeological investigation at the site of the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown to investigate one of the first, major, and bloodiest battles of the American Revolution.

Read More: https://ow.ly/2LwY50ZyGBc

This summer ‘Color Flows’ expanded into the Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. ‘Color Flows’ is part of the City’s broader...
08/18/2026

This summer ‘Color Flows’ expanded into the Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. ‘Color Flows’ is part of the City’s broader effort to reimagine how Boston’s streets and pedestrian zones can be safer, more engaging, and enjoyable for all.

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The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually through Zoom on Tuesday, August 25, ...
08/17/2026

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually through Zoom on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM for Design Review and 6:00 PM for Business.

Review the agenda and public notice: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16604466.

The Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission's hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 is ca...
08/17/2026

The Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission's hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 is canceled due to the fact that no cases are before the Commission. Details: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16604551

This fall, one of Greater Boston's most beloved independent booksellers will open its doors in one of the city's oldest ...
08/11/2026

This fall, one of Greater Boston's most beloved independent booksellers will open its doors in one of the city's oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.

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