2025 Endangered Historic Resources Announced

Since 1993, Preservation Massachusetts has identified and aided in the preservation of endangered historic resources across the Commonwealth. As our core advocacy and education program, the Most Endangered Historic Resources Program allows us to utilize our statewide visibility to spotlight places, buildings, or structures under threat, increase awareness about them, and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to work towards positive outcomes.

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The program is an honorary designation and it can serve as a catalyst for action and opportunities. PM works with listed resources as priority projects, drawing upon our staff expertise, technical assistance abilities, and networks to see the listed resources and the people committed to them put on the path toward preservation.

 

The wide range of property types selected for the 2025 Most Endangered Historic Resources List spans locations across the Commonwealth. This year’s list features 10 properties which were nominated by concerned owners, community members, towns, and local organizations. Our anonymous review committee vets each nomination and votes to select properties that reflect the rich historical significance of Massachusetts and have a demonstrated commitment from their respective communities to mitigate the threat of loss. These properties still need substantial financial and legal support as well as preservation and planning expertise. The visibility and public awareness that the Most Endangered Historic Resources Program brings to each property increases the chances that these historic resources will be saved.

 

Preservation Massachusetts would like to acknowledge the time, effort, and expertise of our anonymous selection committee. Without their contributions this list would not be possible, and we thank them for assisting us in this process. We would also like to thank the communities and nominators of this year’s listed properties. The nomination process is comprehensive and it takes thoughtful and inspired citizens to stand up for our Commonwealth’s invaluable historic resources.

Throughout the month of November 2025, we will be highlighting the following resources: