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The official Bluesky account of the Office of Historic Preservation. We promote and protect the City of Boston's built and natural cultural heritage.

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The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Thursday, January 8, 2025.

Review the official public notice and agenda: ow.ly/NtPn50XQ8xK
Graphic announcing the next public hearing for the Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District.
December 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Introducing, Boston's newest protected landmark, Ferdinand's Blue Store, AKA the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury. @boston.gov @bostonschools.boston.gov

Read the study report: tinyurl.com/bdhf22dp
Graphic announcing Boston's newest protected landmark.
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Take a look at our Archaeology Team's 2025 Wrapped - and thank you for being part of an incredible year.
We couldn’t have done it without you!
#boston #archaeology
Abstract red and pink graphic on a black background. White text reads: “Pages Written For Reports.” Large number “752” is centered, with smaller text below that says: “So much writing… yikes.” Cream-colored background with abstract black line designs. Text reads: “Average Age of Deposits from 2025 Digs.” Large number “1820” is centered. Smaller text below reads: “We were aiming for 1775… You never know what you’re going to get I guess.” Red background with green abstract shapes at the top. Header reads: “Our Top Numbers.” A vertical list shows: “21,215 – Artifacts Identified and Catalogued” “3 – Exhibits Opened” “17 – Class Presentations / Speaking Events” “25 – Researchers Hosted” “3 – Professional Development Trainings Hosted” Photo of four people standing behind a table under a canopy at an outdoor event. The table banner reads “City of Boston Archaeology” and displays images of artifacts. Below the photo, text reads: “Top Grateful Archaeologists,” followed by a numbered list: Joe Bagley Lauryn Sharp Nadia Kline Sarah Keklak
December 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Today marks a milestone in Boston’s history. On 12-17-75, enabling legislation passed by the MA State House established the Boston Landmarks Commission, launching a 50-year commitment to protecting the places that define our city’s character while shaping a more sustainable, inclusive future.
Graphic announcing the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the enabling legislation that established the Boston Landmarks Commission.
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Review the agenda: ow.ly/TfsV50XE2jN
Graphic announcing the next hearing for the Historic Beacon Hill District.
December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission Hearing originally scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025 has been canceled due to no complete applications received.

Public Notice: www.boston.gov/public-notic...
Graphic announcing hearing has been canceled.
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its next public hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Review the agenda: www.boston.gov/public-notic...
Graphic announcing the next public hearing for the Historic Beacon Hill District will be held on 11-20-2025 at 5:00 PM. Graphic showing the steps to review an application under design review.
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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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.

Click Here to read the study report and submit a public comment: www.boston.gov/news/quaker-...
Graphic announcing the study report for Quaker Lane is available to public for review and commenting.
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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 of 1975, as amended.

Read the report and submit a comment: www.boston.gov/news/ferdina...
Graphic announcing the study report available for public comment.
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

To review the official public notice and agenda click here: www.boston.gov/public-notic...
Hearing notice for Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission. Graphic demonstrating the application process
October 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Review the agenda and public notice; ow.ly/ZwhQ50X7b1q
Graphic announcing the next public hearing for the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission. Graphic listing the steps to apply for design review.
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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October is here, Boston! A friendly reminder that holiday decor is not regulated by and of the City's 11 Historic Commissions. Use #spookyboston and show us your favorite spooky historic buildings.
Graphic announcing holiday decorations are not regulated by Boston's Historic Districts.
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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The Aberdeen Architectural District Commission hearing scheduled for 10-9 has been canceled due to no complete design review applications received.

Review the public notice: ow.ly/sHHm50X4F59
Cancellation graphic for Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission Hearing.
September 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The advocates who led the movement to landmark Boston City Hall have won the 2025 @docomomous.bsky.social US Advocacy Award of Excellence.

Read More: docomomo-us.org/register/bos...
Graphic announcing award for the advocates of the Boston City Hall Landmark Designation.
September 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Review the agenda and public notice:
www.boston.gov/public-notic...

#boston #beaconhill #beaconhillboston #publicnotice #bostonlandmark #bostonlandmarks #historicpreservation
Graphic announcing the latest hearing for the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission. Standard graphic showing the timeline to get an application approved.
September 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, 9-11-25, at 4:00 PM.

Review the official public notice & agenda: www.boston.gov/public-notic...

#boston #aberdeen #brighton #brightonma #bostonlandmark #bostonlandmarks #blc #publicnotice
Graphic announcing the next hearing for Aberdeen Graphic listing steps to apply for design review.
September 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, 9-11-25, at 4:00 PM.

Review the official public notice & agenda: www.boston.gov/public-notic...

#boston #aberdeen #brighton #brightonma #bostonlandmark #bostonlandmarks #blc #publicnotice
Graphic announcing the next hearing for Aberdeen Graphic listing steps to apply for design review.
September 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Tonight! 🕰️ Join the City of Boston Archaeology Program at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library for a free presentation. (1/5)
A vacant urban lot with disturbed soil and excavation markings, surrounded by red brick buildings. Several orange traffic cones are placed around a shallow trench and curved path in the dirt, indicating an archaeological site. In the background, there are dumpsters, construction materials, and a fire escape on the back of a tall brick building. The sky is overcast.
August 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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The St.Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 at 5:15PM.

Review the agenda and official Public Notice: www.boston.gov/public-notic...

#boston #stbotolph #publicnotice #historicpreservation #bostonlandmarks
Notice for St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District public hearing on August 20, 2025, at 5:15 PM via Zoom by City of Boston's Office of Historic Preservation. Step-by-step design review application timeline for the city of Boston's office of historic preservation, including permit start, application submission, hearing scheduling, public hearing, and final decision stages.
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM held virtually through Zoom.

Review the Agenda: www.boston.gov/public-notic...

#boston #beaconhill #beaconhillboston #publicnotice
Graphic announcing hearing notice for Beacon Hill Architectural Commission. Graphic listing steps to receive an approval.
August 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Hey, Charlestown! The Office of Historic Preservation is working on creating a new local historic district around the Monument Square area. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on meetings, outreach events, and much more!

Subscribe Today: ow.ly/jQKZ50WojrP
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July 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public subcommittee on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM, on site at 148 Cambridge St.

Review the agenda and public notice: ow.ly/iMFL50WmAqn
Subcommittee Meeting Notice
July 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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We need a little break from the 18th century, so let's take a journey back in time to the early 20th.

At the 2015 excavation of the former Dorchester Industrial School for Girls, City of Boston archaeologists & volunteers came across something cool, which we've never really shown off before. (1/6)
July 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00 pm virtually through Zoom.

Review the official public notice and agenda: www.boston.gov/public-notic...
Graphic announcing public hearing for the Beacon Hill Architectural Hearing scheduled for 7-17-2025. Graphic listing timeline for applications.
July 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Introducing, Boston's newest protected landmark, Old North Church and campus. Click here to read the study report: tinyurl.com/3cb9nyyz
Graphic announcing Old North Church & Campus as Boston's newest protected landmark. Graphic listing facts about old north church Graphic listing facts about Old North Graphic leading interested parties to boston.gov/landmarks to read the study report for Old North Church and Campus.
June 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM