This year Preserve Rhode Island welcomed guests to Indian Avenue to enjoy a cocktail reception on the grounds of the Stonybrook Carriage House.
Mrs. Elizabeth Capozzi deserves an additional expression of gratitude for her hard work in making this event possible through the countless hours she spent making telephone calls and supporting the PRI staff. 
Friday, August 31, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
News from Historic New England (scroll bar at bottom of post)
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My name is Charles Natoli, and this summer I am interning at Historic New England. I decided to come back after interning for a week in January as part of a school assignment. The thing I have really enjoyed this summer is the vast range of things that I have been able to do. I have helped move historic objects from one storage facility to another, helped teach camp groups about history, visited a few historic museums, and handled some small office projects. The biggest project I am doing is making a video tour of Historic New England's Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, for visitors unable to access the second floor of the museum. 
Among the thousands of begonias, there is a group of rhizomatous, or thickened stem begonias, grown for their ornate foliage. The name comes from the rows of hairs that grow on the edges of the leaves. There are numerous varieties, in many shapes and color variations. They thrive during the humid warm days of summer. The Lyman Estate Greenhouses have many beautiful varieties available starting at $6.00.
The fall issue of Historic New England features articles on the development of Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, and Historic New England's efforts to preserve the work of regional Modernist architects by developing a reference database on their residential work and partnering with preservation experts to broaden the awareness of the need to save these buildings.
Join Curator Nancy Carlisle for a lecture on pets that become friends and take a tour of Rundlet-May garden, which includes a cemetery dedicated to James Rundlet May's beloved pets. Visit the house for a glimpse at May's third floor study, which holds images and mementos of his dogs.
Historic New England offers an exclusive opportunity to participate in a special in-depth look at New England Modernist architecture and interiors.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
PPS August 2007 e-news
In this issue:
PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
EDUCATION NEWS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
PPS CALENDAR
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UPDATE: Former Police and Fire Headquarters
The owners of the Former Police and Fire Headquarters at 197 Fountain Street, The Procaccianti Group (TPG) of Cranston, have applied for and received a demolition permit. This demolition permit comes after a June 29 letter issued by the Providence Department of Inspection and Standards calling for the immediate demolition of the building due to safety concerns. While the West Broadway and College Hill Neighborhood Associations have filed an appeal with the city because they believe that the Acting Building Official was in error in stating that the building is structurally unstable, the PPS Board of Trustees, at their July 17 meeting, expressed general consensus that public safety issues are of paramount concern and that it would not be prudent for PPS to sign on to a second appeal. The Building Board of Review will hear their case on Wednesday, August 1.
The Former Police and Fire Headquarters is featured on the 2007 Most Endangered Properties List. The Art Deco building has been vacant since the Police and Fire Departments were relocated to the Public Safety Complex in 2002. TPG has proposed an office tower and parking garage for the site but development plans are in very early stages. If the building is demolished soon, the site will likely exist as a surface parking lot for the foreseeable future.
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*EVENTS*
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Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit 2007
October 18 - November 10
Back by popular demand, the PPS Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit will take place this October 18 - November 10 at The Space at Alice, an esteemed downtown gallery behind City Hall at 70 Eddy Street. Professional photographers generously donate their time to PPS to capture creatively all of this year’s Most Endangered Properties. The exhibit is a wonderful way to communicate PPS’s advocacy efforts through art. Photographers include: Michael Cevoli, David Ellis, Stephanie Ewens, Peter Goldberg, Erik Gould, Matt Kierstead, Scott Lapham, Brian MacDonald, Frank Mullin, David Simione, and Olivia Winter.
The Most Endangered Properties List is one of PPS’s most respected programs which helps to call attention to significant historic and architectural resources citywide that are endangered by threats such as deterioration, insufficient funds, insensitive public policy and inappropriate development —problems that frequently jeopardize properties throughout Providence.
The Space at Alice is a cooperative gallery managed by the Arts & Business Council of Rhode Island located at 70 Eddy Street Providence, RI. Additional information on gallery hours and gallery receptions coming soon.
Read more about the Most Endangered Properties List on our website: www.ppsri.org.
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2007 Dinner with a New View
October 20
PPS is proud to bring back its popular ‘Dinner with a View’ now renamed ‘Dinner with a New View’, which will take place the evening of Saturday, October 20th at the top of the GTECH building. This event will spotlight Providence’s new skyline around Waterplace Park. Stay tuned for more details.
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2007 Holiday Festival and Benefit Street Stroll
December 7 and 8
This year’s Holiday Festival will be ushered in with a Patron’s Reception on December 7, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. As guests mingle amidst the professionally decorated holiday cheer, they will sample delicious cuisines and listen to beautiful sounds of holiday music. On Saturday December 8, 2007, the celebration continues with a tour of houses from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tour goers will be treated to a personal glimpse of historic Benefit Street architecture, decked out in its finest holiday splendor. The Benefit Street Stroll will follow the tour on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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*EDUCATION NEWS*
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Registration Full for 2007 Realtor Training - Accepting Registrations for 2008
PPS is pleased to report that registration for its intensive two-day training session designed to help realtors market historic homes is full for 2007. All realtors on the waiting list are automatically registered for the 2008 seminar to be held Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24, 2008. Acceptance of payment will begin February 1, 2008. Room is still available for the 2008 class. Class size is limited to the first 25 registrants.
Seminar graduates will be certified as Historic House Specialists by the Providence Preservation Society and authorized to use the PPS Historic House Specialist logo. The course is certified for 10 hours of CE credit by the RI Division of Business Regulation Real Estate Division, and is endorsed by the Greater Providence Board of Realtors. Some topics to be covered by local experts in their field include:
* Architectural Styles of Providence's Historic Homes
* Historic House Interiors
* Historic Districts and How They Impact Homeowners
* How to Research the History of a House
Participants will receive a copy of A Field Guide to American Houses. The seminar also includes lunch on day one and a field trip to a preservation trades workshop plus a bus tour featuring Providence's historic neighborhoods and architectural styles on day two.
To register, please contact Education Coordinator, Kathleen McAreavey at kmcareavey@ppsri.org or 401-831-7440, ext. 103.
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*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES*
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Preservation Awards Internship
Each year PPS acknowledges significant contributions to the preservation and revitalization of Providence’s historic resources. Award nominations are made by the public and each one is carefully researched and then presented to a committee of architects, architectural historians, and preservation professionals that chooses the award recipients. An intern is needed to assist with: solicitation of nominations from the membership and general public; historical and architectural research of nominated properties; correspondence with award nominees; site visits and photography; preparation of press releases and media packages; and assistance in designing mailings and brochures.
This unpaid internship requires 15-20 hours/week of availability. The internship will start on or after September 4 and conclude in mid-January (schedule is flexible to accommodate academic calendar). Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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Web Design Internship/Volunteer Opportunity
This internship is currently available with PPS’s respected Most Endangered Properties Program. The Website Design Intern will build a new website especially for the 2007 Most Endangered Properties Program (linked from PPS website). The site will feature oral history audio clips, histories of the buildings, architectural descriptions, historical photographs, current photographs, an interactive map, and a downloadable map/brochure with a driving route for visiting all of the properties.
This is an excellent opportunity for a college student or someone looking to build a portfolio and/or earn volunteer hours. The internship requires 10- 15 hours/week of availability. Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit Internship
An intern is needed to work on coordinating and curating the Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit. The intern will also work to coordinate the calendar for the traveling exhibit, securing space and being the primary contact for the various locations. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategy for photography exhibits; creating press releases and contacting the media to publicize Most Endangered Properties program events; coordinating production of print collateral including postcards, posters, and signage; assisting with exhibit installation and presentation; planning gallery opening and closing receptions; assisting Director of Preservation Services in working with professional photographers; and planning, curating, and coordinating traveling exhibit for Most Endangered Properties List.
This unpaid internship requires 15-20 hours/week of availability. The internship will start on or after September 4 and conclude in early December with potential to continue into the spring. Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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Business/Executive Internship
An intern is needed to assist the Executive Director with projects related to historic preservation and city planning, grantsmanship, non-profit management, and - in general - furthering the mission of a busy cross-disciplinary environmental and cultural organization. Primary Internship Responsibilities may include: preparing agendas and conduct background research in advance of meetings; city-planning research issues especially as relating to waterfront, preservation and reclamation, and neighborhood density; assisting with preparation of letters and reports; researching foundations or other potential funding sources; attending committee meetings and preparing meeting minutes. Qualifications: Experience working in an office environment important, and interest in historic preservation and historic architecture of Providence welcomed. This unpaid internship requires 10 hours/week of availability at the least. The internship will start in the fall of 2007 and conclude at the end of the semester, or school year, depending on the intern's schedule. Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEER STORY TELLERS
Help Preserve Providence’s Most Endangered Historic Properties
PPS is in the process of conducting research for a new oral history project connected to its recently issued Most Endangered Properties List for 2007. This year, as part of our public advocacy efforts, we will have a property-tour website equipped with route maps and sound bites as well as an exhibit this fall where viewers will be able to see a rich collection of photographs taken by some of Rhode Island’s most notable professional photographers. As a collection of recorded stories from citizens with personal experience and history with the properties, the Oral History Collection: 2007 Most Endangered Properties will act as a collective memory for the life of the buildings.
This is where we would like to hear from you especially. Do you or does anyone you know have a story to tell about one of the properties on this year’s List? We are interested in hearing from people who have directly lived or worked in the buildings; however family members, neighbors and other community members may also have a story to tell and we would love to hear from them as well. Even a small, seemingly irrelevant personal experience, when combined with others like it begins to take shape. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Deb Larsen, Oral History Intern: 401-831-7440 Ext 108.
This year’s Most Endangered Properties are: Nathan Bishop Middle School, Cathedral of St. John, Grove Street Elementary School, Louttit Laundry, Earl P. Mason Carriage House, Asa Messer Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant High School, Former Police and Fire Headquarters, Providence Produce Warehouse, Teste Block, and George J. West Elementary School. Read more about the list on our website.
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Become a Childrens’ Heritage Education Docent!
The Providence Preservation Society is looking for individuals interested in leading walking tours for elementary and middle school students; grades 4-8. Each year docents lead over 3,500 students on walking tours of Providence. PPS's award-winning program uses the city's architecture as a textbook from which students learn the history of Providence. No previous experience is necessary; just an interest in history and/or architecture and the desire to work with school children. Upon completing a week-long training provided by PPS, docents are asked to make a one-year commitment to the program. For more information please contact Kathleen McAreavey, Education Coordinator at the Providence Preservation Society by e-mail:
kmcareavey@ppsri.org, or telephone: 401- 831- 7440, ext. 103.
2007 Children's Heritage Education Fall Tour Dates:
Monday - Friday;
September 17th - November 21st;
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Accepting school bookings now.
Please contact Kathleen McAreavey, Education Coordinator at the Providence Preservation Society by e-mail: kmcareavey@ppsri.org, or telephone: 401-831- 7440, ext. 103.
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Holiday Festival Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the Providence Preservation Society’s Holiday Festival and Benefit Street Stroll, which will take place on Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th, 2007. This year’s Holiday Festival, a signature educational and fundraising event for the Providence Preservation Society will be a “family-friendly” celebration. Volunteers are asked to commit to a three-hour shift between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm on Saturday December 8th. Volunteers should enjoy working with the public and have a friendly demeanor. Responsibilities include: tour guide, greeting guests, pre-paid registration and ticket sales, street marshal, and book sales. In exchange for service, volunteers will receive free admission to this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: Barbara Zdravesky, Volunteer Chair, at BZdravesky@Lifespan.org.
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PPS 2007 EVENTS CALENDAR
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Please save the dates for the following preservation & PPS event dates:
August 20 - 24
Heritage Ed Docent Training
September 28
Volunteer BBQ
October 18- 19
Realtor Training
(SOLD OUT)
October 18 – November 10
Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit
October 20
Dinner with a New View
December 7-8
Holiday Festival & Benefit Street Stroll
PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
EDUCATION NEWS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
PPS CALENDAR
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UPDATE: Former Police and Fire Headquarters
The owners of the Former Police and Fire Headquarters at 197 Fountain Street, The Procaccianti Group (TPG) of Cranston, have applied for and received a demolition permit. This demolition permit comes after a June 29 letter issued by the Providence Department of Inspection and Standards calling for the immediate demolition of the building due to safety concerns. While the West Broadway and College Hill Neighborhood Associations have filed an appeal with the city because they believe that the Acting Building Official was in error in stating that the building is structurally unstable, the PPS Board of Trustees, at their July 17 meeting, expressed general consensus that public safety issues are of paramount concern and that it would not be prudent for PPS to sign on to a second appeal. The Building Board of Review will hear their case on Wednesday, August 1.
The Former Police and Fire Headquarters is featured on the 2007 Most Endangered Properties List. The Art Deco building has been vacant since the Police and Fire Departments were relocated to the Public Safety Complex in 2002. TPG has proposed an office tower and parking garage for the site but development plans are in very early stages. If the building is demolished soon, the site will likely exist as a surface parking lot for the foreseeable future.
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*EVENTS*
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Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit 2007
October 18 - November 10
Back by popular demand, the PPS Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit will take place this October 18 - November 10 at The Space at Alice, an esteemed downtown gallery behind City Hall at 70 Eddy Street. Professional photographers generously donate their time to PPS to capture creatively all of this year’s Most Endangered Properties. The exhibit is a wonderful way to communicate PPS’s advocacy efforts through art. Photographers include: Michael Cevoli, David Ellis, Stephanie Ewens, Peter Goldberg, Erik Gould, Matt Kierstead, Scott Lapham, Brian MacDonald, Frank Mullin, David Simione, and Olivia Winter.
The Most Endangered Properties List is one of PPS’s most respected programs which helps to call attention to significant historic and architectural resources citywide that are endangered by threats such as deterioration, insufficient funds, insensitive public policy and inappropriate development —problems that frequently jeopardize properties throughout Providence.
The Space at Alice is a cooperative gallery managed by the Arts & Business Council of Rhode Island located at 70 Eddy Street Providence, RI. Additional information on gallery hours and gallery receptions coming soon.
Read more about the Most Endangered Properties List on our website: www.ppsri.org.
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2007 Dinner with a New View
October 20
PPS is proud to bring back its popular ‘Dinner with a View’ now renamed ‘Dinner with a New View’, which will take place the evening of Saturday, October 20th at the top of the GTECH building. This event will spotlight Providence’s new skyline around Waterplace Park. Stay tuned for more details.
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2007 Holiday Festival and Benefit Street Stroll
December 7 and 8
This year’s Holiday Festival will be ushered in with a Patron’s Reception on December 7, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. As guests mingle amidst the professionally decorated holiday cheer, they will sample delicious cuisines and listen to beautiful sounds of holiday music. On Saturday December 8, 2007, the celebration continues with a tour of houses from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tour goers will be treated to a personal glimpse of historic Benefit Street architecture, decked out in its finest holiday splendor. The Benefit Street Stroll will follow the tour on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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*EDUCATION NEWS*
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Registration Full for 2007 Realtor Training - Accepting Registrations for 2008
PPS is pleased to report that registration for its intensive two-day training session designed to help realtors market historic homes is full for 2007. All realtors on the waiting list are automatically registered for the 2008 seminar to be held Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24, 2008. Acceptance of payment will begin February 1, 2008. Room is still available for the 2008 class. Class size is limited to the first 25 registrants.
Seminar graduates will be certified as Historic House Specialists by the Providence Preservation Society and authorized to use the PPS Historic House Specialist logo. The course is certified for 10 hours of CE credit by the RI Division of Business Regulation Real Estate Division, and is endorsed by the Greater Providence Board of Realtors. Some topics to be covered by local experts in their field include:
* Architectural Styles of Providence's Historic Homes
* Historic House Interiors
* Historic Districts and How They Impact Homeowners
* How to Research the History of a House
Participants will receive a copy of A Field Guide to American Houses. The seminar also includes lunch on day one and a field trip to a preservation trades workshop plus a bus tour featuring Providence's historic neighborhoods and architectural styles on day two.
To register, please contact Education Coordinator, Kathleen McAreavey at kmcareavey@ppsri.org or 401-831-7440, ext. 103.
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*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES*
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Preservation Awards Internship
Each year PPS acknowledges significant contributions to the preservation and revitalization of Providence’s historic resources. Award nominations are made by the public and each one is carefully researched and then presented to a committee of architects, architectural historians, and preservation professionals that chooses the award recipients. An intern is needed to assist with: solicitation of nominations from the membership and general public; historical and architectural research of nominated properties; correspondence with award nominees; site visits and photography; preparation of press releases and media packages; and assistance in designing mailings and brochures.
This unpaid internship requires 15-20 hours/week of availability. The internship will start on or after September 4 and conclude in mid-January (schedule is flexible to accommodate academic calendar). Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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Web Design Internship/Volunteer Opportunity
This internship is currently available with PPS’s respected Most Endangered Properties Program. The Website Design Intern will build a new website especially for the 2007 Most Endangered Properties Program (linked from PPS website). The site will feature oral history audio clips, histories of the buildings, architectural descriptions, historical photographs, current photographs, an interactive map, and a downloadable map/brochure with a driving route for visiting all of the properties.
This is an excellent opportunity for a college student or someone looking to build a portfolio and/or earn volunteer hours. The internship requires 10- 15 hours/week of availability. Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit Internship
An intern is needed to work on coordinating and curating the Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit. The intern will also work to coordinate the calendar for the traveling exhibit, securing space and being the primary contact for the various locations. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategy for photography exhibits; creating press releases and contacting the media to publicize Most Endangered Properties program events; coordinating production of print collateral including postcards, posters, and signage; assisting with exhibit installation and presentation; planning gallery opening and closing receptions; assisting Director of Preservation Services in working with professional photographers; and planning, curating, and coordinating traveling exhibit for Most Endangered Properties List.
This unpaid internship requires 15-20 hours/week of availability. The internship will start on or after September 4 and conclude in early December with potential to continue into the spring. Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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Business/Executive Internship
An intern is needed to assist the Executive Director with projects related to historic preservation and city planning, grantsmanship, non-profit management, and - in general - furthering the mission of a busy cross-disciplinary environmental and cultural organization. Primary Internship Responsibilities may include: preparing agendas and conduct background research in advance of meetings; city-planning research issues especially as relating to waterfront, preservation and reclamation, and neighborhood density; assisting with preparation of letters and reports; researching foundations or other potential funding sources; attending committee meetings and preparing meeting minutes. Qualifications: Experience working in an office environment important, and interest in historic preservation and historic architecture of Providence welcomed. This unpaid internship requires 10 hours/week of availability at the least. The internship will start in the fall of 2007 and conclude at the end of the semester, or school year, depending on the intern's schedule. Please check our website, for the complete internship description or email info@ppsri.org for more information.
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEER STORY TELLERS
Help Preserve Providence’s Most Endangered Historic Properties
PPS is in the process of conducting research for a new oral history project connected to its recently issued Most Endangered Properties List for 2007. This year, as part of our public advocacy efforts, we will have a property-tour website equipped with route maps and sound bites as well as an exhibit this fall where viewers will be able to see a rich collection of photographs taken by some of Rhode Island’s most notable professional photographers. As a collection of recorded stories from citizens with personal experience and history with the properties, the Oral History Collection: 2007 Most Endangered Properties will act as a collective memory for the life of the buildings.
This is where we would like to hear from you especially. Do you or does anyone you know have a story to tell about one of the properties on this year’s List? We are interested in hearing from people who have directly lived or worked in the buildings; however family members, neighbors and other community members may also have a story to tell and we would love to hear from them as well. Even a small, seemingly irrelevant personal experience, when combined with others like it begins to take shape. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Deb Larsen, Oral History Intern: 401-831-7440 Ext 108.
This year’s Most Endangered Properties are: Nathan Bishop Middle School, Cathedral of St. John, Grove Street Elementary School, Louttit Laundry, Earl P. Mason Carriage House, Asa Messer Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant High School, Former Police and Fire Headquarters, Providence Produce Warehouse, Teste Block, and George J. West Elementary School. Read more about the list on our website.
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Become a Childrens’ Heritage Education Docent!
The Providence Preservation Society is looking for individuals interested in leading walking tours for elementary and middle school students; grades 4-8. Each year docents lead over 3,500 students on walking tours of Providence. PPS's award-winning program uses the city's architecture as a textbook from which students learn the history of Providence. No previous experience is necessary; just an interest in history and/or architecture and the desire to work with school children. Upon completing a week-long training provided by PPS, docents are asked to make a one-year commitment to the program. For more information please contact Kathleen McAreavey, Education Coordinator at the Providence Preservation Society by e-mail:
kmcareavey@ppsri.org, or telephone: 401- 831- 7440, ext. 103.
2007 Children's Heritage Education Fall Tour Dates:
Monday - Friday;
September 17th - November 21st;
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Accepting school bookings now.
Please contact Kathleen McAreavey, Education Coordinator at the Providence Preservation Society by e-mail: kmcareavey@ppsri.org, or telephone: 401-831- 7440, ext. 103.
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Holiday Festival Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the Providence Preservation Society’s Holiday Festival and Benefit Street Stroll, which will take place on Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th, 2007. This year’s Holiday Festival, a signature educational and fundraising event for the Providence Preservation Society will be a “family-friendly” celebration. Volunteers are asked to commit to a three-hour shift between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm on Saturday December 8th. Volunteers should enjoy working with the public and have a friendly demeanor. Responsibilities include: tour guide, greeting guests, pre-paid registration and ticket sales, street marshal, and book sales. In exchange for service, volunteers will receive free admission to this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: Barbara Zdravesky, Volunteer Chair, at BZdravesky@Lifespan.org.
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PPS 2007 EVENTS CALENDAR
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Please save the dates for the following preservation & PPS event dates:
August 20 - 24
Heritage Ed Docent Training
September 28
Volunteer BBQ
October 18- 19
Realtor Training
(SOLD OUT)
October 18 – November 10
Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit
October 20
Dinner with a New View
December 7-8
Holiday Festival & Benefit Street Stroll
Around The Block Rhode Island Preservation News
Rhode Island Preservation News
August 3, 2007
Preserve Rhode Island News
Preserve Rhode Island welcomes Valerie Talmage as new Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of Preserve Rhode Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Talmage as the new Executive Director of Preserve Rhode Island. Her appointment takes effect September 4.
Valerie has been the Director of Projects, New England Region for the Trust for Public Land (TPL) since 1997. In that capacity she has managed TPL's New England Region's annual portfolio of 30 land conservation projects, totaling upwards of $50 million in real estate transactions. She has collaborated with local, state and federal governments and private land trusts in conservation projects and drawn on public affairs and community organizing skills to galvanize support for conservation funding.
From 1990 to 1997, Valerie served as a Land Protection Specialist for the The Trustees of Reservations. She was the Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer of the Massachusetts Historical Commission from 1983 to 1990, where she supervised a staff of 25, and regulated compliance to state and federal historic preservation laws and negotiated resolution to historic preservation conflicts, provided technical assistance and collaborated with state agencies, local governments, and private preservation groups, and advocated for historic preservation. She also charted a leadership role in national preservation policy as President of National Associate of State Archaeologists and Vice President of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.
Valerie earned her Masters in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania in 1976 and a B. A. in Latin American Studies and Anthropology, Wesleyan University in 1974. She is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Preserve Rhode Island looks forward to Valerie coming aboard as the new leader of Rhode Island's foremost statewide historic preservation advocacy organization.
"Mysteries Uncovered"
A new series featuring exciting discoveries in historic buildings
Surprising discovery at Lippitt House!
Through the ongoing and generous support of the Felicia Fund, Inc. Preserve Rhode Island has commissioned Bob Dodge, a local artist that specializes in 19th century decorative finishes to undertake several decorative finishes restoration projects at the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum. Bob, who completed the dining room ceiling restoration in 1999, will be working on restoration projects that include: the repainting of the front vestibule and second floor landing alcoves; and the exploration and restoration of the decorative finishes of the second floor front alcove.
During the investigation of the second floor alcove it was anticipated that the decorative finish under the blue paint would be the same deep orange, sienna marble faux finish as found in the second floor hallway. To Bob's surprise a very different finish was revealed. Instead of faux marble, Bob discovered what appears to be a faux wood-paneled room. The rich brown, burgundy, and orange colors are still vivid despite the many patching and plastering repairs completed prior to the application of the existing blue paint.
Preserve Rhode Island is excited to share discoveries like this in our new "Mysteries Uncovered" series and will feature other finds from our properties in the coming months. We encourage our readers to email us stories of their own (staff@preserveri.org).
PRI seeking 2007 Preservation Merit Award Nominations
Each year Preserve Rhode Island honors outstanding historic preservation projects, programs and achievements by individuals and groups who exemplify sound historic preservation practices and support Preserve Rhode Island's mission. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 31st.
Preservation Merit Awards are given in four categories:
Preservation Education and Advocacy- Recognizing individuals, municipalities and/or non-profit groups who have worked to save historic treasures, educate citizens about heritage preservation, or otherwise helped to further the cause of historic preservation and maintain the beauty and quality of life in Rhode Island.
Landscape Preservation- Recognizing projects that restore historic landscapes, create new landscapes in keeping with and highlighting the historic character of a place, or efforts to maintain significant historic landscapes.
Residential Restoration and Rehabilitation- Recognizing projects by owners of historic houses that make exceptional efforts to restore or preserve the historic character of the house and contribute to the vitality of the neighborhood.
Commercial Restoration and Rehabilitation- Recognizing projects that rehabilitate or otherwise improve commercial or public historic sites and structures and positively impact the surrounding communities.
For a Nomination Form and Guidelines please call Susanna Prull at 272-5101 or email her to request a copy (sprull@preserveri.org).
Statewide News
Tiverton's 1872 Nathanial Church mansion threatened by Demolition
The owers of an iconic Tiverton historic landmark have applied for a demolition permit to raze the 1872 Nathanial Church mansion, a 12-room, Second Empire house, whose distinctive mansard roof and cupola have been part of the Town's cultural landscape for generations. A CRMC permit hearing is scheduled for September on the proposal.
The Holy Union Sisters, of Milton, Massachusetts, have signed a purchase agreement with local developer James J. Karam for the 16-acre Tiverton property that fronts Nanaquaket Road and the Sakonnet and Quaket rivers. Holy Union abandoned the property as a convent in 2005. The Tiverton Open Space and Conservation Commission, the Tiverton Land Trust, and the Nanaquaket neighborhood tried to gather support for buying the historic site for town use. Unfortunately, the coalition could not secure adequate funding and its bid was rejected.
Tiverton has no Historic District zoning protection for the property, and lacks authority to stop the demolition of the structures. All that is now required is approval for demolition from the Coastal Resource Management Council. The Tiverton Conservation Commission has sent a letter of objection to CRMC Executive Director Grover Fugate.
Mr. Karam plans to demolish the Nathanial Church House and its outbuildings, and construct five single family waterfront homes. Anyone interested in trying to save the building should contact Stuart Hardy of the Tiverton Conservation Commission at shardy@umuc.edu or 624-8283.
Pawtuxet Village Historic House and Garden Tour
The Pawtuxet Village Association presents its first historic house and garden tour on Saturday, September 15th from 12 noon to 5pm. The tour will showcase three centuries of Pawtuxet architecture, highlighting four important village landmarks: Pawtuxet Militia Armory, Trinity Church, the Pawtuxet Baptist Church, and the Aspray Boathouse.
Homes represent fine examples of over 275 years of New England building styles. Visitors can stop for lunch at Trinity Church, or enjoy the Silver Tea at Pawtuxet Baptist Church. And along the way, listen for the rush of the waterfalls, the fifes and drums of the Rangers, or the beautiful harmonies of the sea shanty. A trolley will travel between parking and tour stops throughout the day. Tickets are on sale at local shops in Pawtuxet Village and through the Associaton's website.
The tour is $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the event. Reserve your tickets early!
Waterfront Landmark: Providence Gas Company Purifier House listed on National Register of Historic Places
An industrial building on the South Providence waterfront has received federal recognition for its contributions to the history of architecture and industry. The Providence Gas Company Purifier House is a notable example of architectural engineering and early steel construction. Built for producing coal gas and later adapted for warehouse and light industrial uses, the Purifier House represents the ongoing evolution of Providence's industrial waterfront.
Ownership of the former Purifier House was transferred several times between 1995 and 2005. Rehabilitation of the building, now called Conley's Wharf, was recently completed with the conversion of the fourth floor to the Conley Conference Center, Patrick's Pier One function facility, and the Fabre Line Club headquarters. The first three floors provide space for ten artists' studios and Gail's Gallery. Property owner and developer Patrick T. Conley added: "We are privileged to own such a building and grateful that we were able to restore it to community use while retaining its historic architectural character. We spent nearly $7 million of our own funds in the restoration of the structure, but the endeavor would not have been economically feasible if it were not for the federal and state tax credits generated by the project."
Rhode Island Preservation News Links (to view links, visit http://www.preserveri.org/)
Rhode Island
7/29 Master builder charts a new course
Bristol
8/1 School district has spent about $1.4 million on Colt and Andrews schools
Cumberland
7/25 Franklin Farm added to National Register of Historic Places
East Providence
7/23 Old Taunton Ave. theater could become residential and commercial property
Little Compton
7/25 Conserved land in Tiverton, Little Compton has increased by 50 percent since 2000
Pawtucket
7/25 Pawtucket antiques mall will be hard to miss
Providence
8/2 House hits the road
7/20 Procaccianti going before Zoning Board to demolish old Police and Fire Headquarters
7/23 Past woes resolved, Historical Society looks forward to the future
7/24 Preserve Rhode Island seeks nominees for merit awards
7/25 Revitalized city building gains designation
7/25 Developer gets go-ahead for demolition
8/2 Busted!
8/2 David Brussat: Cianci's return to Providence
Tiverton
7/20 Waterfront St. James Convent sells to developer
Warren
7/19 Height issue brings scrutiny
7/19 Zoning board delays Tourister decision
Warwick
7/24 Stately Victorian is free to anyone who will move her
West Greenwich
7/25 Pawtuxet Valley Preservation & Historical Society receives grant
Woonsocket
7/22 Neighborhood of the Week: Victorian elegance at bargain prices
August 3, 2007
Preserve Rhode Island News
Preserve Rhode Island welcomes Valerie Talmage as new Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of Preserve Rhode Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Talmage as the new Executive Director of Preserve Rhode Island. Her appointment takes effect September 4.
Valerie has been the Director of Projects, New England Region for the Trust for Public Land (TPL) since 1997. In that capacity she has managed TPL's New England Region's annual portfolio of 30 land conservation projects, totaling upwards of $50 million in real estate transactions. She has collaborated with local, state and federal governments and private land trusts in conservation projects and drawn on public affairs and community organizing skills to galvanize support for conservation funding.
From 1990 to 1997, Valerie served as a Land Protection Specialist for the The Trustees of Reservations. She was the Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer of the Massachusetts Historical Commission from 1983 to 1990, where she supervised a staff of 25, and regulated compliance to state and federal historic preservation laws and negotiated resolution to historic preservation conflicts, provided technical assistance and collaborated with state agencies, local governments, and private preservation groups, and advocated for historic preservation. She also charted a leadership role in national preservation policy as President of National Associate of State Archaeologists and Vice President of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.
Valerie earned her Masters in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania in 1976 and a B. A. in Latin American Studies and Anthropology, Wesleyan University in 1974. She is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Preserve Rhode Island looks forward to Valerie coming aboard as the new leader of Rhode Island's foremost statewide historic preservation advocacy organization.
"Mysteries Uncovered"
A new series featuring exciting discoveries in historic buildings
Surprising discovery at Lippitt House!
Through the ongoing and generous support of the Felicia Fund, Inc. Preserve Rhode Island has commissioned Bob Dodge, a local artist that specializes in 19th century decorative finishes to undertake several decorative finishes restoration projects at the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum. Bob, who completed the dining room ceiling restoration in 1999, will be working on restoration projects that include: the repainting of the front vestibule and second floor landing alcoves; and the exploration and restoration of the decorative finishes of the second floor front alcove.
During the investigation of the second floor alcove it was anticipated that the decorative finish under the blue paint would be the same deep orange, sienna marble faux finish as found in the second floor hallway. To Bob's surprise a very different finish was revealed. Instead of faux marble, Bob discovered what appears to be a faux wood-paneled room. The rich brown, burgundy, and orange colors are still vivid despite the many patching and plastering repairs completed prior to the application of the existing blue paint.
Preserve Rhode Island is excited to share discoveries like this in our new "Mysteries Uncovered" series and will feature other finds from our properties in the coming months. We encourage our readers to email us stories of their own (staff@preserveri.org).
PRI seeking 2007 Preservation Merit Award Nominations
Each year Preserve Rhode Island honors outstanding historic preservation projects, programs and achievements by individuals and groups who exemplify sound historic preservation practices and support Preserve Rhode Island's mission. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 31st.
Preservation Merit Awards are given in four categories:
Preservation Education and Advocacy- Recognizing individuals, municipalities and/or non-profit groups who have worked to save historic treasures, educate citizens about heritage preservation, or otherwise helped to further the cause of historic preservation and maintain the beauty and quality of life in Rhode Island.
Landscape Preservation- Recognizing projects that restore historic landscapes, create new landscapes in keeping with and highlighting the historic character of a place, or efforts to maintain significant historic landscapes.
Residential Restoration and Rehabilitation- Recognizing projects by owners of historic houses that make exceptional efforts to restore or preserve the historic character of the house and contribute to the vitality of the neighborhood.
Commercial Restoration and Rehabilitation- Recognizing projects that rehabilitate or otherwise improve commercial or public historic sites and structures and positively impact the surrounding communities.
For a Nomination Form and Guidelines please call Susanna Prull at 272-5101 or email her to request a copy (sprull@preserveri.org).
Statewide News
Tiverton's 1872 Nathanial Church mansion threatened by Demolition
The owers of an iconic Tiverton historic landmark have applied for a demolition permit to raze the 1872 Nathanial Church mansion, a 12-room, Second Empire house, whose distinctive mansard roof and cupola have been part of the Town's cultural landscape for generations. A CRMC permit hearing is scheduled for September on the proposal.
The Holy Union Sisters, of Milton, Massachusetts, have signed a purchase agreement with local developer James J. Karam for the 16-acre Tiverton property that fronts Nanaquaket Road and the Sakonnet and Quaket rivers. Holy Union abandoned the property as a convent in 2005. The Tiverton Open Space and Conservation Commission, the Tiverton Land Trust, and the Nanaquaket neighborhood tried to gather support for buying the historic site for town use. Unfortunately, the coalition could not secure adequate funding and its bid was rejected.
Tiverton has no Historic District zoning protection for the property, and lacks authority to stop the demolition of the structures. All that is now required is approval for demolition from the Coastal Resource Management Council. The Tiverton Conservation Commission has sent a letter of objection to CRMC Executive Director Grover Fugate.
Mr. Karam plans to demolish the Nathanial Church House and its outbuildings, and construct five single family waterfront homes. Anyone interested in trying to save the building should contact Stuart Hardy of the Tiverton Conservation Commission at shardy@umuc.edu or 624-8283.
Pawtuxet Village Historic House and Garden Tour
The Pawtuxet Village Association presents its first historic house and garden tour on Saturday, September 15th from 12 noon to 5pm. The tour will showcase three centuries of Pawtuxet architecture, highlighting four important village landmarks: Pawtuxet Militia Armory, Trinity Church, the Pawtuxet Baptist Church, and the Aspray Boathouse.
Homes represent fine examples of over 275 years of New England building styles. Visitors can stop for lunch at Trinity Church, or enjoy the Silver Tea at Pawtuxet Baptist Church. And along the way, listen for the rush of the waterfalls, the fifes and drums of the Rangers, or the beautiful harmonies of the sea shanty. A trolley will travel between parking and tour stops throughout the day. Tickets are on sale at local shops in Pawtuxet Village and through the Associaton's website.
The tour is $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the event. Reserve your tickets early!
Waterfront Landmark: Providence Gas Company Purifier House listed on National Register of Historic Places
An industrial building on the South Providence waterfront has received federal recognition for its contributions to the history of architecture and industry. The Providence Gas Company Purifier House is a notable example of architectural engineering and early steel construction. Built for producing coal gas and later adapted for warehouse and light industrial uses, the Purifier House represents the ongoing evolution of Providence's industrial waterfront.
Ownership of the former Purifier House was transferred several times between 1995 and 2005. Rehabilitation of the building, now called Conley's Wharf, was recently completed with the conversion of the fourth floor to the Conley Conference Center, Patrick's Pier One function facility, and the Fabre Line Club headquarters. The first three floors provide space for ten artists' studios and Gail's Gallery. Property owner and developer Patrick T. Conley added: "We are privileged to own such a building and grateful that we were able to restore it to community use while retaining its historic architectural character. We spent nearly $7 million of our own funds in the restoration of the structure, but the endeavor would not have been economically feasible if it were not for the federal and state tax credits generated by the project."
Rhode Island Preservation News Links (to view links, visit http://www.preserveri.org/)
Rhode Island
7/29 Master builder charts a new course
Bristol
8/1 School district has spent about $1.4 million on Colt and Andrews schools
Cumberland
7/25 Franklin Farm added to National Register of Historic Places
East Providence
7/23 Old Taunton Ave. theater could become residential and commercial property
Little Compton
7/25 Conserved land in Tiverton, Little Compton has increased by 50 percent since 2000
Pawtucket
7/25 Pawtucket antiques mall will be hard to miss
Providence
8/2 House hits the road
7/20 Procaccianti going before Zoning Board to demolish old Police and Fire Headquarters
7/23 Past woes resolved, Historical Society looks forward to the future
7/24 Preserve Rhode Island seeks nominees for merit awards
7/25 Revitalized city building gains designation
7/25 Developer gets go-ahead for demolition
8/2 Busted!
8/2 David Brussat: Cianci's return to Providence
Tiverton
7/20 Waterfront St. James Convent sells to developer
Warren
7/19 Height issue brings scrutiny
7/19 Zoning board delays Tourister decision
Warwick
7/24 Stately Victorian is free to anyone who will move her
West Greenwich
7/25 Pawtuxet Valley Preservation & Historical Society receives grant
Woonsocket
7/22 Neighborhood of the Week: Victorian elegance at bargain prices
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