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PPS is sincerely grateful to all those who participated in this year’s Providence Symposium, Whose Places Matter (and Why?). This week-long program confronted a modern historic preservation movement that came of age in the era of redlining, urban renewal, and fierce debate about the future of our cities, resulting in more deeply entrenched racial, economic,…
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This is a different kind of fall semester, but PPS is fortunate to have a virtual intern helping with our ongoing advocacy efforts. Brown University senior Isabel Scanlon is assisting us with research on the Superman Building and Most Endangered Properties nominations received from the public for our 2021 list. Where are you from and…
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In the midst of the Roaring 1920s and on the heels of the 1923 Providence Zoning Plan, the Industrial Trust Company forever changed the skyline of Providence. On October 1, 1928, the bank opened the doors to their new flagship in the heart of downtown. The style of the massive skyscraper—still the tallest building in…
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Our keepsake ornaments are SOLD OUT. Since the beginning of the year, PPS has been brainstorming a way to commemorate and celebrate the 1928 Art Deco Industrial Trust Building, designed by the New York firm Walker & Gillette. Fortunately, it didn’t take long to come up with an idea — a limited-edition keepsake ornament of…
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(7/7/2020) PPS has issued a request for proposal for a cultural landscape report on the garden at 21 Meeting Street (Shakespeare’s Head), Providence, RI. The RFP can be found here. More information on the garden is here. The deadline to respond is August 3.
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While we were excited to celebrate the 40th Festival of Historic Houses in 2020, unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted group activities. Thus, we will instead celebrate the 40th Festival on June 5, 2021 by showcasing a charming corner of the College Hill National Historic Landmark District. Keene Street and Lloyd Avenue are an intimate…
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PPS and WBNA are pleased to announce the results of the West End Gateway Design Competition for the former Citizens Bank site on the West End of Providence. At fourteen, the number of submissions exceeded expectations and represent a breadth of creative designs and diverse uses. On behalf of the four-person blind jury, we recognize…
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The Providence Preservation Society and the Providence Revolving Fund stand in solidarity with those working for justice and equality
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