Tag: Superman building
Saving ‘Superman’ part of bold post-COVID vision
It was a scene reminiscent of a 2003 gathering in the governor’s office that was then occupied by Republican Donald L. Carcieri. At that...
$220M renovation plan unveiled for ‘Superman’ building
PROVIDENCE – The Industrial Trust Co. Building, the tallest property in Providence which has remained empty for nine years despite numerous efforts by public...
Five Questions With: Rachel C. Robinson
The Providence Preservation Society recently released its 2022 Most Endangered Properties list in an effort to shine a light on the city’s places of...
McKee: ‘Heavy’ negotiations ongoing for Superman building, proposal ‘has legs’
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island officials said they are currently engaged in serious negotiations with the owner of the Industrial Trust Co. Building – Rhode...
Five Questions With: Brent Runyon
The Providence Preservation Society since 1956 has served as a watchdog for development projects that would demolish or otherwise degrade the city’s most historically...
Providence City Council considers taking ownership of Superman building
PROVIDENCE – As the developer who owns Providence's most iconic skyscraper says they are working to redevelop the long-vacant property, city officials are considering...
‘Superman Building’ ornament for sale as fundraiser
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Preservation Society is selling a keepsake ornament featuring the likeness of the Industrial Trust Building, better known as the “Superman...
Providence peregrines have returned to ‘Superman’ building
PROVIDENCE – A needed boost in a terrible week: the Audubon Society of Rhode Island announced that the peregrine falcons have returned to their...
Are there new options in works for ‘Superman’ building?
Discussions have been rekindled about how to reoccupy the “Superman” building, the iconic Providence skyscraper that’s been empty and dark for seven years. But...
It will take investment to save ‘Superman’ tower
Designation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation of Providence’s iconic art deco Industrial Trust Co. building as one of America’s most-endangered historic places...
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