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In 2023, PPS is once again joining Rhode Island’s day of giving – an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. Please join our 401Gives campaign and help us launch Building Works, our initiative to train the next generation of preservation…
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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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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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2022 Preservation Award Winners Downcity Phase II – Recipient of the Commercial Rehabilitation Award We are delighted to announce our biennial preservation award winners! Our jury from New York City considered amazing preservation and new construction projects that were completed during the pandemic. Please join us in congratulating all the winners. An awards celebration was…
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The jewel in the crown of our biennial Preservation Awards is the Fan Favorite — a winning project selected by you all. And it’s time to weigh in! The Fan Favorite Award celebrates buildings, projects, and people that have made a positive impact on the city and our community. Voting is open through Wednesday, October…
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Since 1995, PPS has issued an annual list of endangered properties throughout Providence to call attention to threatened buildings and places and to encourage new thinking about how to save them for future generations. With each MEP list, we attempt to describe the site’s significance, current threat, and potential preservation outcomes, and we look for…
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Summer 2022 brought a bounty of smart, curious students who contributed to our ongoing and special projects. We’re sorry to see Wilhelmina, Addie, Clare, and Raye return to their studies, but thank them for bringing their enthusiasm and wonderful perspectives to PPS! Wilhelmina Giese, rising senior at Roger Williams University I am a South Dakota…
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