Links

PPS's "Sister" Sites:
Looking to research your home or the home of a descendant? Looking for information on Providence's industrial Architecture or properties in need of special attention? Check out these links first:
Mary Gowdey Online Library of Historic Homes
The Industrial and Commercial Buildings Survey, in conjunction with ProvPlan.org

Preserve Rhode Island
Statewide non-profit preservation organization aimed at protecting Rhode Island's historic structures and unique places for present and future generations.
Revolving Fund
The Revolving Fund, Inc., was incorporated in 1980 as a separate, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, affiliated with the Providence Preservation Society. Since 2008 it has been a separate, independent organization. Through rehabilitation loans, ownership, development, and sale of property, the Revolving Fund is directly involved in the revitalization of historic neighborhoods and commercial areas in the city.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
For information about the National Trust Conference and other national preservation news.
Preservation Action
The national preservation lobbying group.
Recent Past Preservation Network
Promoting preservation education and advocacy to encourage a contextual understanding of our modern built environment.

Rhode Island Historical Society
Founded in 1822, the RIHS is a privately endowed, membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Rhode Island's history. The RIHS offers a variety of programs and events investigating and celebrating Rhode Island's unique history, such as lectures, exhibitions, tours, and children's workshops.

R.I. Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission
For information about state and federal tax credits and National Register designation.
Providence Historic District Commission
For guidelines pertaining to properties in locally designated historic districts.
Providence Department of Planning and Development
For information about development and planning initiatives around the city.
National Register of Historic Places
For information about what the National Register is and to see if a property is listed.

College Hill Neighborhood Association
A non-profit organization striving to provide information, services, and resources for all residents of College Hill, and to continually improve the quality of life in the neighborhood by solving issues effectively and constructively, working with community representatives to achieve results.
Fox Point Neighborhood Association
A non-profit, membership driven organization formed originally over concerns of the re-location of Interstate 195. Today, land use and waterfront development surrounding this process remain two of the organization’s top priorities.
Summit Neighborhood Association
A non-profit, grassroots organization devoted to improving the quality of life of residents of Summit Neighborhood.
West Broadway Neighborhood Association
A non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the West Broadway /Armory District neighborhood.

Mary A. Gowdey Library of House Histories
PPS's own database of houses whose owners have applied for Historic Markers.
RI Historic Property Search
Search for any Rhode Island properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Providence Plan
A private nonprofit organization working to improve the economic and social well-being of all city residents.
ArtInRuins.com
An archive of demolished buildings, urban decay, and urban redevelopment, good and bad. Discussions of gentrification, urban planning and policy, and artist housing abounds as well.
Greater City: Providence
Focuses on the development of walkable, affordable, and vibrant neighborhoods that are served by robust mass transit and fueled by greater economic opportunity. Maintains a useful and information blog relating to different city issues.
LeadSafeKids.org
The Childhood Lead Action Project works to eliminate childhood lead poisoning through education, parent support and advocacy. The Project is the only organization in Rhode Island devoted exclusively to this critical issue. For information on their programs and educational classes, please visit their website.