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After 9 years at the helm of Providence Preservation Society, Brent Runyon has decided to step aside and make way for a new Executive Director in 2023. We cannot thank Brent enough for his steadfast leadership and passion for preservation in Providence. In this time, Brent has helped us become a stronger preservation advocate and…
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PPS’ annual Most Endangered Property list is our organization’s signature statement on the stewardship of Providence’s rich architectural legacy. This year’s list puts a focus on publicly-owned buildings, an effort to emphasize the urgency of decades of deferred maintenance, neglect, or underutilization that is reaching a critical point. In 2023, we have included the entirety of…
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Support a vibrant and sustainable future for Providence with a gift to the Annual Fund! This year has been a special one for our organization. After months of self-reflection, tough conversations, and vital input from our supporters (and our critics), PPS released our new Strategic Plan at the end of 2021. The plan has been…
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Our Biltmore Keepsake Ornaments Are Now SOLD OUT. A new ornament will be announced in Fall of 2023! PPS is pleased to announce our 2022 keepsake ornament, featuring Providence’s historic Biltmore Hotel! Proceeds from all sales will support our ongoing advocacy work. Click here to place your order. Ornaments are $30 each, including shipping and…
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Think you know a place? We’re highlighting places that define a quintessential Providence experience for residents of the Creative Capital. In this edition, we asked Katherine Hypolite-MacMannis about what charming landscapes and architectural wonders make Providence, Providence. About our featured wanderer: If home is where the heart is, then Providence is Katherine Hypolite-MacMannis’ home. While…
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Click Here to Order Because of the overwhelming success of our sale of the keepsake ornaments of the Superman Building last year, we’ve decided to make it a new PPS tradition. We’re excited to announce that this year’s limited-edition ornament features the iconic Cranston Street Armory! Click here to place your order. Ornaments are $30…
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Story shared by PPS Member Fraser Lang I have rather an unusual connection to the Industrial Trust Building. My father, Charles H. H. Lang was an employee of Industrial Trust Bank and there was (and presumably still is) a plaque in the fabulous Art Deco lobby of the bank honoring him and the dozen or…
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It’s summer in Rhode Island! That means it’s time for frozen lemonade, lobster rolls, and trips to the beach. It’s also time to nominate buildings and places in Providence for our annual Most Endangered Properties List. Providence has 25 neighborhoods, and PPS strives to serve them all. One way we do this is by using the…
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