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Preservation Toolkit

Preserve RI created the Toolkit in order to provide community members resources to tackle preservation projects.

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Preservation Services Directory

Start your search for a qualified professional here! We've compiled professional from several fields.

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Historic Building Maintenance

Get resources on addressing common issues with maintaining historic properties.

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Climate Resources

Climate change will have an increasing impact on historic buildings across Rhode Island.

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Demolition by Neglect

Demolition by neglect is a means for homeowners to often bypass any local protections for preservation.

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Demolition Delay Bylaws

Demolition delay bylaws allow for a layer of protection for historic buildings outside of local historic districts.

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Organizing to Save Places

Want to save a place special to you? We've compiled guidance on where to start.

Additional Resources 

A listing of local, regional, and national organizations that may provide additional assistance in caring for and learning about your historic property. 

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Local

Friends of Historic Bristol

Providence Preservation Society | Advocacy, House Research, Marker Program

Providence Revolving Fund | Advocacy and Loans

Preservation Society of Newport County | Advocacy and House Research

Newport Restoration Foundation | Educational Programs and Historic Houses for Rent

Warren Heritage Foundation

 

Statewide

Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission | House Research, Loans, National Register of Historic Places

Rhode Island Historical Society Library | House Research

Grow Smart Rhode Island | Smart Growth Advocacy
Rhode Island Land Trust Council |  Land Conservation

Roger Williams University | Architecture & Historic Preservation Program

Salve Regina University | Cultural & Historic Preservation Program

 

Regional

Historic New England | Technical Assistance

 

National

National Trust for Historic Preservation | Advocacy and Non-Profit Grant Program

Preservation Action | Advocacy

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