PROVIDENCE – Three houses in College Hill originally expected to be razed for residence halls at Brown University may now be saved.
The university is offering to sell the houses for $10 each, if the new owner will move them off-site, at their own cost, to a new location, according to an update from the Providence Preservation Society.
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The properties are located at 245-247 Brook St., at 66-68 Charlesfield St. and 70-72 Charlesfield St.
Interested buyers must apply and agree to move the structures before Oct. 31, 2021. Additional funds may be available to help with the move. Contact Brown at community@brown.edu or by calling 401-863-3717 for more information and an application.
Applications are due by Dec. 18.
The university plans to build two new residence halls in the Brook Street location, under a proposal recently approved by the Providence City Plan Commission.
Mary MacDonald is a staff writer for the PBN. Contact her at MacDonald@PBN.com.
