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The main streets of towns and cities are vital to the economic and cultural health of the United States. They connect us to our vibrant past and have been an important component of preservation work across the country. Main Street America , established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1980, has been working across the nation to preserve and promote downtowns and other neighborhood commercial districts. Clark Schoettle, a Preserve RI board member and former E

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

One of Providence’s oldest buildings just gained new, long-term protection. Last month, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) sold...

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.

The state historic tax credit is broken. Learn how this puts RI at a disadvantage.

The Read-Ott Mansion in Pawtucket was demolished. Learn what happened here.

Learn more about buying historic homes from expert realtors!

The Providence Revolving Fund was established in 1980, as an independent non-profit corporation, with the mission of preserving historic...