59 Williams Street in 2020 went through several rounds of design review and incorporated a cottage built in 1875. Construction was completed in 2022. Photo by J. Hogue, ArtInRuins.com
How is Providence’s Historic Aesthetic Maintained?
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Providence has 8 historic districts covering over 2,600 documented properties. These designations mean owners who [...]

08
Jan
Preservation Awards Blending the Old and New
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I joined Providence Preservation Society as Executive Director last October and one thing that struck [...]

20
Nov
With Sale Pending, Atlantic Mills Tenants Concerned about Future of Community Hub
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The tenants of Atlantic Mills — an Olneyville community staple which has hosted the Big Top [...]

09
Oct
Getting Serious About Providence’s Housing Crisis
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It’s no secret that Providence is in the midst of a housing crisis. In 2012, [...]

02
Oct
Community Members Share Concerns About Future of John Hope Settlement House
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As the sun was setting on August 27, about two dozen people from a variety [...]

18
Sep
Providence Unsung Heroes:  Meet Dave Talan of the Elmwood Little League
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On a sunny early summer Saturday morning in1975, one of Dave Talan’s neighbors on Santiago [...]

11
Sep
57 Federal Street in Providence’s Federal Hill. A circa 1860 Colonial house was neglected and eventually razed. Listing on the Preservation Society’s Ten Most Endangered List did not help to secure a buyer or funding for a restoration. The house was not part of a historic district. Courtesy Art in Ruins
Historic Districts in Providence: Why There Should be More
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In Providence, we have seen Historic Districts lose properties to fire, lack of maintenance and [...]

14
Aug
Not quite a hole in one, but close
For the Public Good: Triggs Memorial Golf Course
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Triggs Memorial Golf Course, nestled between Rhode Island College and Chalkstone Avenue, is often overlooked [...]

03
Jul
The south and west sides of Providence at the turn of the 20th century.  Note the Cranston Street Armory at the top left
Gentle Density: How to Have Both Preservation and Population Growth in Providence
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On June 18th, after a 3+ hour meeting consisting primarily of public comment, the Providence [...]

26
Jun
Providence College, image courtesy of SLAM design thinkers blog.
Providence College and Smith Hill: Town and Gown Intersect
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On the evening of Wednesday April 3, around 40 people gathered at the Smith Hill [...]

22
May