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Landmarks Commission

Situated within the Office of Historic Preservation, the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) and the 10 local historic district commissions are composed of local volunteers nominated by professional organizations and neighborhood groups. 

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All commissioners must be appointed by the Mayor and also require City Council confirmation. BLC staff support each commissions' work. Find specifics about commissioner appointments in the Landmarks Commission's enabling legislation, and in each study report. 

The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) also includes the City Archaeology Program and the Commemoration Commission. OHP is part of the Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet.  Learn about how Landmarks works to protect Boston’s historic resources while promoting the environmental benefits of our existing historic buildings and open spaces.

All applications for the Landmarks Commission and Historic Districts are now online!

Boston Landmarks Commission Online Portal

Utilize our online portal to:

  • Apply for Design Review
  • Apply for Article 85 (Demolition Delay)
  • Review past Demolition Delay applications
  • Report a violation
  • Submit a public comment
  • View translated applications
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Article 85 Demolition Delay
Search a map of historic landmarks and districts
Designating landmarks in Boston
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List of all submitted petitions
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Article 85 Demolition Delay

Article 85 Demolition Delay

Before demolishing a building in Boston, owners must submit an Article 85 application.

Individual Landmarks

Individual Landmarks

We review individually landmarked buildings, landscapes, and objects separately from historic districts.

Historic Districts

Historic Districts

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

Brighton

The Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District was designated in 2001.

Back Bay Architectural District

Back Bay

The Back Bay Architectural District was established in 1966 and expanded in 1974, 1979, and 1981.

Bay Village Historic District

Bay Village

The Bay Village Historic District was designated in 1983.

Beacon Hill Architectural District

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Architectural District was established in 1955, and expanded in 1958, 1963 and 1975.

Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District

Back Bay

The Bay State Road/Back Bay West Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1979.

Fort Point Channel Landmark District

South Boston

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District was designated in 2009.

Highland Park Architectural Conservation District

Roxbury

The Highland Park Architectural Conservation District was designated in 2022.

Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District

Mission Hill

The Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1985.

St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District

Fenway/Kenmore

The Saint Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1981.

South End Landmark District

South End

The South End Landmark District was designated in 1983.
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