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| Formation | 1966; 59 years ago (1966) |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Headquarters | 532Massachusetts Avenue |
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President | Michael Leabman |
| Website | www |
TheSouth End Historical Society (SEHS) is anon-profit community organization founded in 1966,[1] dedicated to the preservation of the built environment and revitalization of theSouth End neighborhood inBoston,Massachusetts, United States.
In 1973, the South End neighborhood was placed on theNational Register of Historic Places[2] as the largest extant Victorian rowhouse district in the United States. In 1983, the district achieved designation as aBoston Landmark District, by theBoston Landmarks Commission, bringing with it legal protection and public review of alterations to buildings within the district.
Since 1974, the organization has been headquartered at the Francis Dane House located at 532Massachusetts Avenue in the South End.[3]
Over the course of its existence, the SEHS has worked to retain and restore architectural integrity of the South End. The SEHS supports research, conservation, and education to protect and promote interest in the local historic buildings, monuments, and public squares of the South End.
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