Celebrating 50 Years of the Boston Landmarks Commission!
Established in 1975, the Boston Landmarks Commission is Celebrating 50 Years of protecting Boston's built heritage!
Welcome!
For fifty years, the Boston Landmarks Commission has helped Boston honor its past while shaping a thoughtful future. Preservation is not only about protecting buildings — it is about safeguarding the stories, communities, and shared memories that give our city meaning.
Created in 1975 during a period of rapid change, the Commission emerged from a simple but powerful belief: growth should be guided with care, public voice, and respect for the places that matter. Since then, the Commission and Boston’s local historic district commissions have helped steward hundreds of landmarks and historic places across the city.
Even as Boston faces new challenges, from housing and climate resilience to economic change, historic preservation continues to strengthen neighborhoods, support sustainable investment, and expand the stories we tell about our shared past.
We invite you to explore this anniversary page and discover the people, places, and moments that shaped Boston’s rich and layered city—past, present, and future.
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OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION26 Court Street Fl. 2
Boston, MA 02108 -
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How to Landmark Something in Boston
Find out how you can landmark something in Boston.
Search a Map of Current Landmarks
Search a map of current landmarks!
Commemoration Commission
Find out how the city is celebrating upcoming anniversaries!
Read Landmark Study Reports
Read the reports that identify what makes each landmark so special!
Historic Preservation Funding and Tax Benefit Resources
Looking for financial support for your historic preservation project? We've compiled a list of resources that may be available to you.
The History of Preservation in Boston
(Coming soon!) Check out a timeline of the history of preservation in Boston.
Download a Printable Commemorative Poster
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OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION26 Court Street Fl. 2
Boston, MA 02108 -
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