Tag: Preserve Rhode Island
Valentine Whitman House acquired by Preserve Rhode Island
LINCOLN – The Valentine Whitman House, one of the few remaining “stone-enders” in Rhode Island, has been acquired by Preserve Rhode Island.
The house had...
2021 Rhody Award nominations due
PROVIDENCE – Nominations are open for the 2021 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation.
The annual contest recognizes the best of preservation in the state. It...
“Sunnyside” owners among 2020 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation winners
PROVIDENCE – The winners of the 2020 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation were announced Monday by Preserve Rhode Island and the R.I. Historical Preservation...
Colonial-era house leased by Preserve Rhode Island for tenant farm
EAST PROVIDENCE – The Philip Walker House at 432 Massasoit Ave. has been leased by Preserve Rhode Island to a pair of tenant farmers...
2020 Rhody Award nominations being accepted
PROVIDENCE – The 2020 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation are seeking nominations of the best work in residential and commercial sites to preserve the...
2 R.I. organizations receive American Association of State and Local History...
PROVIDENCE – The Lippitt House Museum and the Little Compton Historical Society each received a 2019 Leadership in History Award of Excellence from the...
Winners of 11th annual Rhody Awards announced
PROVIDENCE – The winners of the 11th annual Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation were announced Friday.
The awardees are selected by Preserve Rhode Island and...
Sale of Spaulding House in Pawtucket includes easement protection
PAWTUCKET - A landmarked Pawtucket house is under permanent protection thanks to an easement held by Preserve Rhode Island.
A historic preservation easement was secured...
Blithewold Mansion sold, to be preserved thanks to easement
BRISTOL – A historic state landmark has changed hands under conditions that are designed to guarantee its long-term upkeep via an easement granted to...
Lippitt House Museum to host holiday celebrations, behind-the-scenes tour
PROVIDENCE – Throughout November and December, the Lippitt House Museum will open its doors to the public for a series of special events.
A behind-the-scenes...