For Black History Month, which is observed each February, we’re celebrating landmarks that have surpassed the test of time.

Black Americans who were pioneers in the military, journalism and women’s sports called Boston home during the 19th century.

Jim Fisk was born in Pownal, Vermont. His father was a peddler. When Jim was eight years old his family moved to Brattleboro.

Dr. Daniel Breen, a perennial favorite speaker at the Bedford Free Public Library, is underway with his annual winter lecture ...

Boston City Hall was designated a historical landmark on Jan. 25, to both praise and disapproval from readers.

Next City’s Podcast Is 100 Episodes Old. Here Are Our Top 10 Episodes. This is your first of three free stories this month.

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the official designation of Boston City Hall as a local Landmark. The designation recognizes Boston City Hall’s architectural, cultural, ...

Visionary Projects displays his mastery of this art, celebrating Frank’s unparalleled skill and highlighting the Athenaeum’s dedication to Boston’s artists and architects.” Based in the Boston area, ...

May 3, 2025, Visionary Projects will exhibit the creative process behind one of the world’s most respected practitioners in the field of architectural illustration. Focused on Boston and New England ...

Both beloved and reviled, the brawny Brutalist building, recognized for “redefining the city’s architectural identity and the ...

The hulking edifice has been described as both a triumph of Brutalist architecture and a monumental eyesore. Now, however you ...

Despite its reputation as one of the ugliest buildings in the world, Boston City Hall has been given a new designation to ...