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Update on RI's Historic Tax Credit Program
Improvements to RI’s Historic Tax Credit Passed by General Assembly but Much Work Remains to Keep Program Viable Arctic Mill in West...
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Jul 2, 20253 min read
Preserve RI Secures Preservation Easement on Shakespeare’s Head Building in Providence.
One of Providence’s oldest buildings just gained new, long-term protection. Last month, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) sold...
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Jun 19, 20251 min read
Rehab Continues at Chase Farmhouse
Click the slideshow to see the restoration work. As reported last fall, Preserve RI secured a 10-year lease extension for our Curator...
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May 15, 20251 min read
Annual Check-up for our Easement Properties
In March and April, our annual easement-monitoring site visits take Preserve RI all over the state to connect with owners of historically significant properties.
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Apr 17, 20251 min read
Preserve Rhode Island Announces Sheryl Hack as Next Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of Preserve Rhode Island announced today that Sheryl Hack has joined the organization as its next Executive Director.
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Apr 7, 20251 min read
Walker House in East Providence Gets Interior Restoration
Walker House with its newly painted exterior. For over 40 years, Preserve RI has been the owner and steward of the Philip Walker House in...
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Mar 19, 20252 min read
A Farewell from Valerie Talmage
After 18 years, Valerie Talmage will retire as Executive Director next month. The staff and board want to thank her for her dedication...
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Mar 19, 20253 min read
Providence's Historic Districts Open to Installation of Solar Panels
The Providence Historic District Commission (PHDC) plays a crucial role in preserving the historical and architectural integrity of the...
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Feb 25, 20252 min read
Preserve RI Conducts Site Visits Statewide for Historic Preservation Matching Grants
1772 Grant site visits are in full swing across the state. Learn what this means for preservation across RI.
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Feb 25, 20251 min read
A New Initiative for Aquidneck Island's Historic Stone Walls
Now that stone wall projects across Aquidneck Island are wrapped up, learn what's in store for the Stone Wall Initiative.
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Jan 24, 20251 min read
Demolition Shocks Tiverton
This demolition shocked residents of Tiverton. Learned how it happened and what can be done to try and prevent future demolitions.
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Jan 23, 20252 min read
A Year in Review for Historic Preservation Matching Grants
Read about the impact 1772 Grants have had across Rhode Island.
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Jan 23, 20251 min read
Balancing History and Sustainability: How Historic New England Leads Climate Action at Casey Farm
Balancing the preservation of cultural heritage with modern climate action at Historic New England is a complex but essential task. This...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
YIMBYISM Is Loud but Not Always Fact-Based
Read this overview of PlaceEconomics's response to YIMBYSM.
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Oct 18, 20241 min read
Revisiting Newport’s Flood Guidelines for Historic Districts
Read how Newport is preparing for the realities of climate change.
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
Massachusetts Doubles State Historic Tax Credits to Help Solve Housing Crisis
The state historic tax credit is broken. Learn how this puts RI at a disadvantage.
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
RIP: Read-Ott House Demolished
The Read-Ott Mansion in Pawtucket was demolished. Learn what happened here.
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
Chase Farmhouse Curatorship Agreement Extended in Lincoln
Our revolving fund investment into Chase Farmhouse has been extended another 10 years! Learn more about what that means for the property...
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
Stone Wall Restoration Continues at Several Sites across Aquidneck Island
Learn more about our work with Aquidneck Stone Wall program.
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
Buying a Historic Home: What to Expect and Why
Learn more about buying historic homes from expert realtors!
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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