Massachusetts abolished slavery in 1790 and Bostonians formed the most outspoken members of the American abolitionists of Southern slavery in the mid-19th century, but Northern African Americans did not necessarily experience equal treatment in their communities. In many cities, Boston included, the African American community...
As summer comes to an end, the arrival of fall brings two exciting events for Boston’s preservation community. On September 19, at 5:30 pm, the Boston Preservation Alliance will be hosting its annual Preservation Achievement Awards at Fenway Park. In 2017, ten projects that “demonstrate...
In the course of restoring the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, HBI's contractors found a series of jewelry hubs and dies in the property's barn.Guest blogger, Laura E. Johnson, Associate Curator at Historic New England, took a look at them and tells us what they are...
It seems that no matter which news outlet you turn to, there is some form of discussion on millennials, like why they are buying avocado toast instead of houses, or why they are in so much debt, or how they single handedly ruined Applebee's.From a...
Visitors the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm in mid-August will find a dramatically different place. A massive trench was dug in the front yard to accommodate new electrical service that which will now come from Norfolk Street to both house and barn. Electricity is currently delivered...
Boston's Old Quincy School Listed on the National Register of Historic Places The former Quincy Grammar School at 90 Tyler Street in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the first such listing in Massachusetts associated with Asian American history. Built...
The second in a series of blog posts that focus on the exterior treatment of early American masonry structures, architectural historian, and co-founder of Archipedia New England, Brian Pfeiffer, suggests that the restoration choices of early preservationists on some of our greatest historic buildings today...
With the City of Boston's new fiscal year 2018 beginning July 1st, you may have noticed the new Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge on your first quarter tax bill. In November, Bostonians overwhelmingly approved a 1% property tax-based surcharge on residential and business property taxes...
Boston's historic hotels serve as incredible looking glasses into the past and not only showcase different architectural styles, but demonstrate how historic preservation can transform a building. In addition to the abundance of history here, Boston is home to many historic hotels as recognized by the...
HBI is pleased to learn that Matthew Kiefer, Co-chair of HBI?s Council of Advisors, has been named an honorary member of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA). While BSA membership is typically reserved for those practicing in the field of architecture and design, the organization presented...