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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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6 days ago2 min read
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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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6 days ago3 min read
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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 252 min read
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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 251 min read
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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 241 min read
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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 232 min read
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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 231 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Missing Piece for Solving the Housing Crisis: Preservation
Learn more about the intersection between preservation and affordable housing.
preserveri
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Need Expert Help with a Preservation Project?
Check out Preserve RI’s Preservation Services Directory. You’ll find it a rich source of specialized professional help to keep a historic...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Who Do You Trust to Repair Your Historic Property?
Historic properties require special handling. Whether it’s major reconstruction, interior decorating or tree service, Preserve RI’s...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Young Couple Find their Dream House: A Historic Stone Ender in Lincoln
Read about the new owners of the Valentine Whitman House in Lincoln.
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Sep 21, 20232 min read
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2023 Rhody Award Winners
Read about the 2023 Rhody Award Winners
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Sep 1, 20234 min read
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