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 the “Superman Building,” hand-crafted in Rhode…
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The Providence Preservation Society, in partnership with Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island and Heritage Restoration Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of a paid, hands-on five-week job training program in historic window restoration. The Window and Workforce Training Program (WWTP) is a pilot program that will offer valuable training to under- and unemployed…
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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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Your zodiac sign can say volumes about your personality and preferences, and so too can your house. Explore some of Providence’s incredible buildings, and find the style that fits you best! We have more information on almost all of these properties on our Architecture Guide. If a certain house calls to you, give it a…
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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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It’s that time of year again — nomination season for our annual Most Endangered Properties List! Providence Preservation Society’s
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