Author: Historic Boston Inc
October 28, 2020 HBI’S HISTORIC FOWLER CLARK EPSTEIN FARM WINS PRESTIGIOUS PRESERVATION AWARD
MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE USE Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 Photos are available upon request. HBI’S HISTORIC FOWLER CLARK EPSTEIN FARM WINS PRESTIGIOUS PRESERVATION AWARD Boston’s Oldest Farm Wins National Trust’s Driehaus Foundation Commendation __ BOSTON – The Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, the oldest farm still in existence in Boston, restored and...
October 27, 2020 Fowler Clark Epstein Farm Wins 2020 Richard H. Driehaus National Preservation Award
The Fowler Clark Epstein Farm has won one of three 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards, to be presented this month by the National Trust for Historic Preservation at its annual conference. The Driehaus awards are bestowed on historic preservation efforts that demonstrate excellence...
October 20, 2020 Roslindale Substation Awarded for Preservation Achievement
Once a part of the bustling MBTA and the Boston Elevated Railway, the Roslindale Substation was one of seven trolley transportation hubs throughout the city. The building was designed in the Revival Style by Robert S. Peabody with Stone & Webster Engineers. The building retains...
October 15, 2020 Celebrating Sixty Years of Preservation in Boston
In October of 1960, HBI’s founders formed a coalition to save the Old Corner Bookstore from being demolished and turned into a parking garage (now the PI Alley Parking Garage). Over six decades, their preservation efforts have spread beyond the boundaries of Boston’s downtown core....
October 6, 2020 It’s Dinner Time: New Comfort Kitchen pop-up in Waltham (coming soon in Dot & JP)
Comfort Kitchen has launched a takeout pop-up & fundraiser to support 3 local organizations that actively engage in the well-being, health, and safety of our community members. Click here to ORDER! THE DETAILS: October 5th to 27th, 2020 Mondays & Tuesdays - 5:30-8:30pm Supply is limited, but you can order...
September 30, 2020 Designing Affordable Housing: David Hacin and Scott Thomson talk about HBI’s Project at 50 Cedar Street
Hacin + Associates was chosen as architect by HBI after a competitive application process to design two component parts of the project at 50 Cedar Street in Roxbury. HBI’s Office Manager Gabrielle Chapman recently spoke with Principals David Hacin and Scott Thompson to talk about the...
September 25, 2020 Catching up with Nikki Stewart of the Old North Church Foundation
HBI caught up with Nikki Stewart, the new Executive Director of the Old North Church Foundation to talk about her vision for one of Boston’s most beloved historic sites and how the staff has worked to pivot during COVID-19. As part of the Freedom Trail, the...
September 21, 2020 Remembering Rich Beal
HBI is very sad to report that one of its board members, Richard P. Beal, passed away unexpectedly early on September 21st. Rich served on HBI’s Council of Advisors in 2014 and joined the Board of Directors in 2015. He was an enthusiastic supporter of...
September 10, 2020 HBI Unveils Draft Plans for St. James African Orthodox Church Site
Historic Boston, Inc. (HBI) introduced the first phase of its plan for the former St. James African Orthodox Church at 50 Cedar Street in Roxbury to the Highland Park neighborhood in September. The proposal outlines the construction of 14 new units of home-ownership units, 100%...