Read what PPS writes:
In spite of the pandemic and dire economic challenges, Providence is experiencing a building boom with construction activity continuing through lockdowns and pauses. Protection of historic buildings exists in this old American city through seven local historic districts containing approximately 2500 properties– though PPS advocates for far more designation. The city’s historic beauty continues to draw newcomers from bigger and more expensive places who appreciate the quality of life and architecture that Providence offers.
Why, then, would a member of the community nominate the city of Providence to the Most Endangered Properties list? In a sentence: we are a river city in the Ocean State, and the impacts of climate change and sea level rise will affect Providence’s built and cultural heritage in both incremental and profound ways.
NH artist’s sculpture of singer joins exhibit
A sculpture by Winslow Eaves depicting Marian Anderson, a champion of civil rights and singer from the mid-1900s.
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The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, a nonprofit organization that brings attention to the state’s African-American history, will extend its reach to Andover to mark the lives of noted residents Richard Potter and Winslow Eaves.
The expansion was prompted by the donation of a sculpture created by Eaves, who lived in Andover for 50 years, moving there in 1952.
The sculpture depicts Marian Anderson, a champion of civil rights and African American singer from the mid-1900s. Anderson was most known for her 1939 concert in which she sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” at the Lincoln Memorial after members of the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow her to sing at its Constitution Hall.
The winners are recognized at a virtual ceremony earlier this year.
âThe biennial awards ceremony is an opportunity to thank our Historic Preservation and History Awards recipients for enhancing the countyâs quality of life,â said Freeholder Brian G. Gallagher, the Cultural & Heritage Commission liaison. âSomerset County is fortunate to have so many people and organizations that understand the long-term benefits of preserving our past.â
Following are the recipients:
Education And Leadership
The Friends advocate, educate and raise funds to support historic preservation in the borough.
Together with the Bernardsville Historic Preservation Advisory Council, they present exhibits; discuss local historic preservation efforts, historic properties and architects; and publish a free walking tour of historic downtown Bernardsville.