Photo by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Update on the Grove Street School, after all the heartburn, seems the owners are now willing to sell:
Dear Friends,
This was sent today (May 5, 2008) from Deming Sherman regarding the court issues and purchase of Grove St school. There needs to be a buyer offering a bid with serious intentions […]
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For Sale: Slightly damaged school house
Published by Jef Nickerson May 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, Buildings, Demolition, Federal Hill and West Side. 0 CommentsWhy is no one dining outside?
Published by Jef Nickerson May 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, City Council, Food, Government, Neighborhoods, Quality of Life, Walkability and West Side. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Why is no one eating at sidewalk tables on this beautiful spring afternoon (well aside from the fact that Broadway Bistro isn’t open for lunch, I didn’t feel like walking further down the block to illustrate the point fully)? Seems that due to complaints, the city has been cracking down […]
WBNA Membership Kick-Off Party
Published by Jef Nickerson March 31st, 2008 in Events, Neighborhoods, Other Organizations and West Side. 0 CommentsFrom the WBNA:
5th Annual ‘roll-the-dice’
Membership Kick-Off
Come join the party and renew your membership!
Sunday, April 6th at Julian’s Restaurant, 5:30pm to 7:30PM Free food and cash bar.
Roll the Dice for your cover charge! Roll “snake eyes”and Get in for Free! Carnival games and prizes! Become a member at the Party and receive a free gift!
The fine […]
Broadway/Westminster Graffiti Cleanup Saturday 03/01 03/15
Published by Jef Nickerson February 26th, 2008
in Action Alert, Events, Federal Hill, Graffiti, Neighborhoods, Other Cities, Quality of Life and West Side.
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UPDATE: Due to snow expected tomorrow morning, the organizers of this event have decided to go with their snow date, 03/15, same time, same location.
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The WBNA and West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation are hosting a graffiti cleanup on Broadway on Saturday, March 1st. Details are:
We need your help!
Join your friends and neighbors on […]
West Side Overnight On-Street Parking Meeting (02/20)
Published by Jef Nickerson February 18th, 2008 in Action Alert, Events, Neighborhoods, Parking, Quality of Life and West Side. 0 CommentsFrom Citizens for Resident Permit Parking
IMPORTANT MEETING “FOR RESIDENTS OF WARD 15
Have you wanted to park on the street without fear of a ticket?
Do you think there is a parking problem in Providence?
Do you love the city and want to help it continue to develop?
If you answer YES to any of these questions now is […]
23rd Annual RI Statewide Historic Preservation Conference (04/12)
Published by Jef Nickerson February 1st, 2008 in Events, Other Organizations, Preservation and West Side. 0 CommentsThe Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference takes place April 12th on the West Side of Providence:
The 23rd Annual RI Statewide
Historic Preservation Conference
Saturday, April 12
on Providence’s West Side
Preservation Past, Present, and Future
The year 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the Rhode Island Historic Preservation Act and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission. The […]
West Side Crime Watch Meeting tonight (01/22)
Published by Jef Nickerson January 22nd, 2008 in Events, Graffiti, Neighborhoods, Other Organizations, Quality of Life and West Side. 0 CommentsWBNA is holding a Crime Watch Meeting tonight at their headquarters on Westminster Street:
Crime Watch Meeting January 22, 2008
6:30pm to 7:30pm
At WBNA Headquarters
1560 Westminster Street
Happy New Year!
The Neighborhood Acton Crime Watch Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month with interested and concerned neighbors, Members of the Attorney Generals office and District 4 […]
Ugh, Grove Street School
Published by Jef Nickerson January 17th, 2008 in Buildings, Demolition, Federal Hill, Government, Preservation, Quality of Life and West Side. 1 CommentPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
I don’t even want to talk about it. Just go here to read the Journal article.
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Grove Street School partial demolition [gcpvd.org]
A short history of the Grove Street School [gcpvd.org]
Fire at Grove Street School [gcpvd.org]
Grove Street School [ArtInRuins]
Grove Street School Illegal Demolition [UrbanPlanet | Providence]
Celebrate the Smokestack
Published by Jef Nickerson August 22nd, 2007 in Arts, Buildings, Culture, Events, Neighborhoods, Olneyville, Preservation, Redevelopment and West Side. 0 CommentsFrom The Plant:
Join us at The Plant, 60 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909 on August 30, 2007 starting at 4:30 pm to celebrate the completion of The Smokestack Project and dedicate Gillian Christy’s artwork “Embrace”. We sincerely thank everyone for supporting this new symbol of life on Valley Street and at The Plant!
Please RSVP by […]
Fire at Grove Street School
Published by Jef Nickerson July 17th, 2007 in Buildings, Demolition, Federal Hill, Neighborhoods and West Side. 0 CommentsUPDATE 07/18: Sources state that the City has required the building’s owner, Michael Tarro “secure” the building within 7 days.
UPDATE 07/18: Arson unit investigating blaze at old school [The Providence Journal]
UPDATE 07/17: The following photos were forwarded to me by the WBNA:
From the Providence Journal:
July 17, 2007
Update: Fire at former Grove St. School under control
PROVIDENCE […]
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