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New Signage at Walker House in East Providence
As you drive past the intersection of North Broadway and Massasoit Ave in the Rumford section of East Providence, you may notice a bright, new sign announcing the Philip Walker House. Having recently completed a major restoration of the exterior and interior, it’s one of the new signs of life at the property. Sitting prominently on nearly 2 acres, the current Philip Walker House was constructed in several stages, starting around 1724. The two-story building contains remnant
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Jan 231 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
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
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 18, 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 18, 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 14, 20242 min read
Interview with Carrie Zaslow
The Providence Revolving Fund was established in 1980, as an independent non-profit corporation, with the mission of preserving historic...
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May 17, 20234 min read
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