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Boston, Massachusetts

 

 

Massachusetts State House (1798)

Bulfinch’s Massachusetts State House crowns Beacon Hill with a brick Federal façade and its iconic gilded dome. Continuous preservation work addresses copper roofing, masonry repointing, and accessibility retrofits within a living seat of government.

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Boston City Hall (1968)

A landmark of Brutalist civic architecture, Boston City Hall’s exposed concrete structure and deep façades demonstrate bold mid-century municipal design. Modernization projects focus on plaza waterproofing, energy upgrades, and public interface improvements.

Boston City Hall concrete façade

Boston Common (1634)

America’s oldest public park anchors downtown with historic paths, memorials, and mature canopy. Ongoing stewardship prioritizes landscape restoration, accessible circulation, and stormwater management in a heavily used civic green.

Boston Common landscape and paths

Boston Public Garden (1837)

The nation’s first public botanical garden pairs curving Victorian paths with ornamental plantings and cast-iron bridges. Restoration and pond edge stabilization protect a delicate landscape set within a dense urban fabric.

Boston Public Garden lagoon and bridge

Boston Public Library – McKim Building (1895)

“A palace for the people,” the McKim Building blends Renaissance Revival stonework, monumental arches, and celebrated murals. Conservation focuses on granite façades, copper roofs, and archival environmental controls.

Boston Public Library McKim Building exterior

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Trinity Church in Copley Square (1877)

Richardson’s Romanesque masterpiece features polychromatic stone, deep arches, and a central tower over an intricate timber roof. Envelope restoration and stained-glass conservation sustain a benchmark in American church architecture.

Trinity Church stone façade and tower

Old State House (1713)

One of Boston’s earliest public buildings, the Old State House combines Georgian brickwork with refined wood trim. Seismic stabilization and interior climate controls support museum use within a compact, high-traffic site.

Old State House Georgian brick building

Old South Meeting House (1729)

This brick Puritan meeting house, pivotal in Revolution-era gatherings, showcases load-bearing masonry and timber trusses. Preservation balances period finishes with modern life-safety and accessibility.

Old South Meeting House brick exterior

Faneuil Hall (1742)

Nicknamed the “Cradle of Liberty,” Faneuil Hall pairs a brick market hall with a gabled meeting space above. Structural and envelope work address heavy public use while preserving historic fabric on the Freedom Trail.

Faneuil Hall exterior with cupola

Paul Revere House (c.1680)

Boston’s oldest remaining residence is a compact timber-frame with overhangs and small-pane sash. Sensitive rehabilitation maintains original materials while enabling museum interpretation of urban colonial life.

Paul Revere House timber-frame exterior

Official Site

 

Old North Church (1723)

Famed for its lantern signal, the Old North Church features a tall steeple and refined Georgian sanctuary. Stabilization of the tower and preservation of box pews illustrate careful work on an active historic parish.

Old North Church steeple

Bunker Hill Monument (1843)

The 221-foot granite obelisk commemorates the 1775 battle and showcases 19th-century stone engineering. Conservation focuses on granite repointing, stair maintenance, and visitor safety at a prominent hilltop site.

Bunker Hill Monument granite obelisk

USS Constitution & Charlestown Navy Yard

“Old Ironsides” and its dry dock sit within a preserved 19th-century naval yard, illustrating shipbuilding craft and maritime infrastructure. The surrounding brick buildings and granite piers highlight industrial heritage tied to defense and trade.

USS Constitution in Charlestown Navy Yard

Museum Site

 

Custom House Tower (1915)

Once Boston’s tallest building, the Custom House Tower pairs a neoclassical base with a granite-clad skyscraper addition. Adaptive reuse has converted the interiors while preserving the landmark clock tower profile.

Custom House Tower clock and façade

Boston Athenæum (1807; current building 1849)

A leading independent library and museum, the Athenæum’s Italianate interiors and gallery rooms host rare collections. Recent upgrades integrate fire protection and climate control within landmarked spaces.

Historic library reading room

King’s Chapel (1754)

Constructed of Quincy granite in a restrained Georgian style, King’s Chapel features a rare box-pew interior and bell cast by Paul Revere. Conservation work navigates heavy urban exposure and historic stone detailing.

King’s Chapel granite exterior

Park Street Church (1809)

Known for its Federal-style steeple overlooking the Common, Park Street Church helped define Beacon Hill’s skyline. Maintenance emphasizes slate roofing, wood restoration, and structural monitoring of the slender tower.

Park Street Church steeple and façade

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1909 and later)

The MFA’s neoclassical and contemporary wings house world-class collections within complex museum systems. Projects address daylighting control, façade conservation, and resilient MEP infrastructure supporting loans and exhibitions.

MFA Boston grand entrance

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (1903)

Built around a Venetian-style courtyard, the Gardner integrates historic finishes with a modern Renzo Piano addition. Environmental controls and careful materials conservation protect a uniquely curated collection and structure.

Gardner Museum courtyard

Fenway Park (1912)

Major League Baseball’s oldest ballpark retains its asymmetrical field, Green Monster, and brick-and-steel structure. Upgrades weave modern amenities into a historic fabric through careful structural and code interventions.

Fenway Park Green Monster and stands

Faneuil Hall Marketplace / Quincy Market (1826)

Alexander Parris’s granite Quincy Market is a long, classically detailed market hall repurposed for retail and food uses. Conservation addresses granite repointing, roof systems, and heavy pedestrian loads across the plaza.

Quincy Market granite colonnades

New Old South Church (1875)

A High Victorian Gothic landmark at Copley Square, Old South features polychrome sandstone, a campanile, and intricate tracery. Restoration campaigns stabilize the tower and address stone weathering in an urban setting.

Old South Church tower and façade

Old Corner Bookstore (1718)

This brick Georgian commercial block, once home to famed publishers, survives as one of downtown’s oldest buildings. Exterior conservation and adaptive reuse strategies preserve character while supporting active tenancy.

Old Corner Bookstore brick corner building

Christopher Wren-inspired Old North Square & North End Fabric

The North End’s tight street grid frames a continuous masonry streetscape around Old North Square. Heritage work here emphasizes brick repointing, lintel repair, and sensitive storefront rehabilitation within a living neighborhood.

North End brick streetscape near Old North Square

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