Permission to demolish the Atlas & Sheppard's Warehouses on Allens Avenue is being sought at this afternoon's Historic District Commission Meeting.
Category - Buildings
RISD’s Farnum Hall demolished
RISD's Farnum Hall met its demise today.
Photos: Weybosset Street Comfort Station coming down
Photos from lunchtime today of the Weybosset Street Comfort Station coming down.
Council Leadership demands Providence Public Libraries convey buildings
City Council requests the Providence Public Library convey the branch locations to the Providence Community Library.
PPS 2011 Ten Most Endangered Properties
Today, The Providence Preservation Society released their, 2011 Ten Most Endangered Properties List. Let’s take a look: 1. Admiral Ezek Hopkins Homestead 97 Admiral Street, Wanskuck Photo Google Street View 2...
Building proposed at 50 Cedar Street
We look at a proposal for a 6-story office building at 50 Cedar Street on Federal Hill.
Reader Submission: Wayland Square
A reader shares with us some photos of Wayland Square.
Liberty Wharf Boston
Greater Boston takes a look at and hosts a discussion about Liberty Wharf.
Brewed Awakening zoning submissions
Updated zoning documents for the Brewed Awakenings drive-thru coffee shop proposed for Hope Street.
PPS Ten Most Endangered Properties Call for Nominations
The Providence Preservation Society is now accepting nominations for their 2011 Ten Most Endangered Properties List.
Like: Signs at new TD Bank branch
I’m liking the signs on the new TD Bank branch on Dorrance Street. I’m also liking how much glazing there is on the ground floor and how bright it is. According to their website this branch will be open...
City Plan Commission Meeting, Feb. 15
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011, – 4:45 PM Department of Planning and Development, 4th Floor Auditorium 400 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 OPENING SESSION Call to Order Roll Call...
February 3, 2007
Channel 10 video from February 2007. Four years today, workers contracted by the family of Assembly Member and Assistant City Solicitor, Michael Tarro attempted the illegal demolition of the Grove Street School on...
Regarding “Little Red School and the Big Bad Wolf”
The below is a letter to the Editor of the Providence Journal in response to David Brussat’s editorial “Little Red School and the Big Bad Wolf.” As of this date, the ProJo has not printed the letter...
Community Works Rhode Island to renovate Broadway’s historic “Wedding Cake House”
Community Works Rhode Island has acquired a significant historic residence at 514 Broadway, to be renovated as five affordable condominium units. January 24, 2011, Providence, RI – Community Works Rhode Island...
Reader Submission: Dunk video marquee installation
Back in September the Dunkin Donuts Center applied for Zoning permission to install a video marquee sign on the Sabin Street side of the facility. Today a reader sends us a photo of it being installed.