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 Boston Landmarks Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually through Zoom on Tuesday, June 23, 20...
06/12/2026

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually through Zoom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM for Design Review and at 6:00 PM for Business.

Review the agenda and public notice: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16594506

At its April 9 hearing, the Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission (AACDC) approved the construction of...
06/11/2026

At its April 9 hearing, the Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission (AACDC) approved the construction of four new townhouses on an empty lot.

Read More: https://ow.ly/YTU850ZaFsO

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00 Vi...
06/09/2026

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00 Virtually through Zoom.

Review the agenda and public notice: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16586641

The Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District Commission hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026 ...
06/08/2026

The Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District Commission hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026 has been cancelled. No cases are pending before the Commission.

You may have heard about Boston's Article 85 Demolition Delay Rules, but what does it actually mean? Let's dive into the...
06/04/2026

You may have heard about Boston's Article 85 Demolition Delay Rules, but what does it actually mean? Let's dive into the details regarding what can and cannot happen with this important zoning tool.

For more information about Article 85 visit boston.gov/landmarks

06/02/2026

As Boston continues to grow and evolve, the City is taking important steps to better understand what happens to building materials when structures come down, and how we can do better. A new initiative led by our colleagues in the Environment Department is advancing pilot projects, data collection, and policy development focused on deconstruction and material reuse. For the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), this work represents a meaningful opportunity to align sustainability goals with the stewardship of Boston’s built environment.

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The public meeting for the St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June...
06/01/2026

The public meeting for the St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 has been cancelled due to the lack of quorum of commissioners.

Review Public Notice: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16585831

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its next public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026...
06/01/2026

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its next public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM virtually through Zoom.

Read the official public notice and agenda: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16585771

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