Ford Hall Forum: Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them

Join us for a conversation about Boston’s historical architecture—an essential part of the city’s enduring beauty and character. (Brandeis University Press) is the first book to dive into the city’s fifty oldest buildings. City Archaeologist Joseph Bagley’s narrative introduces readers to Boston’s early history through maps, photographs, and an overview of the city’s historic preservation movement. As Boston approaches its four-hundredth anniversary, don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about our historic city.

This new edition features additional, newly-discovered historic locations, and a foreword by historian and chair of the Suffolk University History Department, Robert J. Allison.

This is a hybrid event. Zoom link for remote attendees forthcoming.

Joseph M. Bagley is the city archaeologist of Boston, a historic preservationist, and a staff member of the Boston Landmarks Commission. He has worked for multiple local and state historic preservation offices, including the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Massachusetts Historical Commission. In 2016 he published his award-winning first book, (Brandeis University Press).

Robert J. Allison is chair of the History Department at Suffolk University, as well as a teacher at the Harvard Extension School. He holds several appointments with local historical organizations including, President of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, Chair of Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations planning commemorations of the Revolution's 250th anniversaries, and is a life-trustee of the USS Constitution Museum.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, United States