Upcoming PPS Events
Grove Street School Rally
Please join PPS and the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) for a community rally on Saturday, September 11th at 10:00am to save the historic Grove Street School located at 95 Grove Street. Community members will... read more
Opening Reception- Ten Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit
PPS's highly acclaimed annual Ten Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit will appear September 9-October 16 in the Chabot Fine Art Gallery located at 379 Atwells Avenue. The show features the work of local photographers... read more
PPS Members & Volunteers Gathering
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The Benefit on Benefit
The Benefit on Benefit The Susan E. and William R. Huston House ca 1867-69 309 Benefit Street, Providence, RI Cocktails, dinner buffet, extraordinary music, and more 7:30 p.m. Patron Ticket Holders’ Reception: 6:30... read more
News Posts
Providence Journal: " Providence Hopefuls Support Preservation"
Providence Journal: "Providence mayoral candidates have their first televised debate"
Providence Journal: "City ups the ante in debate over Weybosset Street façade"
Providence Journal: "AS220 and the Art of Providence"
Providence Business News: "PPS Summer Business Membership event featuring Keith Stokes"
Welcome To PPS
Formed in 1956 to respond to the proposed demolition of a number of 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) has grown from that small neighborhood group to a multifaceted citywide preservation organization.
With a large membership, a professional staff, and countless volunteers, PPS is able to provide a broad range of services that fulfill its mission to improve the quality of life in the city of Providence through historic preservation and the enhancement of the built environment. PPS activities, outreach, and offerings include the Festival of Historic Houses, citywide advocacy, homeowner resources, and many other events and programs.
Ten Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit
Entrance hall of the Kendrick-Prentice-Tirocchi House (1867) located at 514 Broadway- Photo by Jan Armor
PPS's highly acclaimed annual Ten Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit will appear September 9-October 16 in the Chabot Fine Art Gallery located at 379 Atwells Avenue. The show features the work of local photographers Jan Armor, Michael Cevoli, Ryan Conaty Andrew Dernavich, Stephanie Ewens, Adam Hall, Deborah Hickey, Brian McDonald, Frank Mullin, and Traer Scott.
A Gallery Night opening reception will be held at Chabot Fine Art Gallery on Thursday, September 16, 5:00–9:00 p.m. The event and reception are free and open to the public. The exhibit may also be viewed during gallery hours: Tuesday- Saturday 12:00-6:00p.m., or by appointment.





