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On Christmas Day 2020, a fire broke out in the basement of 883 Eddy Street. This building, originally the Eddy Street School, has long been home to the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, Acacia Club, and other Black civic organizations. The fire, still under investigation, spread throughout the building, causing damage and loss of historical artifacts….
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3/25/2021 Update: The five finalists have submitted their proposals, which are now available for review and comment on the city’s website. Public comments will be accepted via the online form through Tuesday, April 6. Out of the nearly 80 proposals received from around the world, five teams have been awarded $1,000 each and asked to…
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Spring is coming soon, and with it new programmatic offerings from across the city, state, and country. We encourage you to check them out! Thursday, March 4, 6 pm The Future of Cities The city is where creativity and economy, community and culture, innovation and technology all come together to flourish. With more than…
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In Rhode Island’s special election on March 2, PPS strongly urges a “YES” vote on Questions 2, 3, and 6. Read on for more information on each issue. Question 2 supports a $74 million investment in our state beaches and parks, outdoor recreation, farmland and forested land, water quality, and community resilience. It includes $4…
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Think you know a place? Welcome to our new occasional feature, in which one local curates their quintessential Providence experience. For our inaugural edition, we asked C.J. Opperthauser about what charming landscapes and architectural wonders make Providence, Providence. About our Featured Wanderer C.J. will soon be moving to Portland, Maine, to become Executive Director of…
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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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