Democratizing Preservation: PPS’s Strategic Plan
Since 1956, PPS has played an important role in the preservation and revitalization of the city. We have innovated the...
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Explore the historic Elmwood neighborhood!
Since 1956, PPS has played an important role in the preservation and revitalization of the city. We have innovated the...
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Thursdays // May 4-July 27 5:00-7:00 pm Suggested donation // $20 general $10 PPS members Register 50 Sims Avenue If...
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Vicki Veh Neighborhood History Lecture The move of the Gorham Manufacturing facility from downtown Providence to a large site on...
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June 3 // 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sliding Scale Fee Structure // $25-$75 Esek Hopkins House, 97 Admiral Street...
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The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) was established in 1956 to respond to the proposed demolition of a number of 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill. Unlike many historic preservation organizations which were formed to preserve a particular building, PPS has always been an advocate for neighborhood revitalization. From that small neighborhood group, PPS has grown into a multifaceted citywide preservation and planning organization with a role to play in addressing a range of 21st-century challenges.
Our mission is to support and advocate for historic preservation, thoughtful design, and people-centered planning.
Learn more: About PPS | Staff | Board of Directors
Do you care about historic places? How about Providence’s sense of place, that special character that is hard to define but that doesn’t exist in too many other places? If you value these things, along with livable, walkable neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and beautiful parks and open spaces, then PPS needs you. Find the right opportunity to get involved below.