We were recently challenged to look at Historic Boston's projects through a wider lens -- to see what stories might surface about women and their role in each building's history. We found interesting stories just waiting to be uncovered...
But the prettiest sight to see, is the lease that is soon to be…at our own front door. HBI extends a warm welcome to our newest retail tenant in the historic Old Corner Bookstore complex, Boston Trails Gifts & Co. Owned and operated by New York...
Hundreds of people visit the retail establishments in the Old Corner Bookstore complex every day, but the lesser known story is that dozens also visit the upper floors of our building for the four businesses that operate there. Enter at 3 School Street, and you...
If you're looking to have dinner at Comfort Kitchen, hurry to their website to make your reservation. Operating in the revitalized Upham's Corner Comfort Station, it has proven so wildly popular that you might have to look a little further out to get an evening...
Historian and preservationist Sally Zimmerman prepared this step-by-step guide to researching the history of your house. Boston is rich in on-line and archival resources that are accessible to the public. Follow Sally's expert direction to discover who built your house, or lived in it over...
In honor of Valentine’s Day 2023, we highlight historic spots associated with five great Boston love stories of the past. Come explore the city through rosy heart-shaped glasses! The Courting of Coretta Scott King (558 Massachusetts Avenue, South End) In 1952 the young Boston University...
For the next two months, scaffolding will cover the building at 277 Washington Street as roofing contractor WS Aiken LLC works to replace the 30+ year-old-roof at 277 Washington Street, part of the historic Old Corner Bookstore buildings. When it's complete, Historic Boston will have...
Historic Boston’s year-end 2022 was a great success, thanks to you! We received so many thoughtful and generous contributions that will be devoted to HBI’s preservation projects throughout the city’s neighborhoods, and will help us to be prepared to act quickly when HBI’s services are...
HBI staff recently toured the former Shara Tfilo Synagogue at 9-19 Otisfield Street in Roxbury, known for the last 62 years as Mount Calvary Holy Church. Designated a Boston Landmark in 2022, the building has been vacant for the last ten years, although it remains...
In these coldest months of the year, the interior of the historic St. Luke’s Chapel in Roxbury is warm enough to support a crew working on the building’s restoration. Construction is underway in the tiny chapel on the campus of the Episcopal Church of St....