Preservation Directory
Since 2005, Preservation Massachusetts (PM) has maintained a Preservation Directory of many individual consultants and firms who specialize in preservation-related fields. The directory can help you find the right expertise you need, and we encourage to browse.
This directory is provided by Preservation Massachusetts as a service and benefit to all individuals organizations, municipalities, property, owners, etc., seeking the professional assistance of those with an expertise in preservation. The directory does not assume to be all inclusive; however, all consultants who request inclusion will be listed if they meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards, if applicable.
Preservation Massachusetts does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the listings or the performance of those listed. All professionals listed must submit applications to Preservation Massachusetts and pay an annual fee. The inclusion of a professional in this directory is not a demonstration of professional competence. Preservation Massachusetts does not accept responsibility for the performance of any consultant as this is not an “approved” list. Anyone using this directory assumes full responsibility for checking the professionals’ credentials. Listing does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Preservation Massachusetts.
About Professional Qualifications
For professional disciplines- architectural history, historic architecture, historians, historic research, and architectural history there are National Park Service (NPS) Professional Qualification Standards as part of the larger Secretary of the Interior Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation (36CFR Part 61, Appendix A). The Professional Qualification Standards represent only a minimum threshold for training and professional experience that practitioners should demonstrate to be considered a specialist in their fields. The NPS guidelines can be viewed at www.cr.nps.gov/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm
For archaeological assistance, contact the State Archaeologist at the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
(617) 727-8470
Preservation Massachusetts encourages anyone seeking assistance to request resumes, work samples, and references sufficient to determine the level of expertise and quality of service offered by any professional under consideration prior to engaging them in a project.
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How to Search the Directory:
The directory is automatically sorted by company or professional name. You can use the Company Type dropdown menu on the left to select a preservation service category. If you know the name of the company or professional, you can type it in the Search box and press Enter/Return on your keyboard. To expand the view to full-screen, scroll down to the bottom where it says "View Larger Version" on the bottom right.