Providence Preservation Society recognizes historic-preservation projects

ASH NYC and HM Ventures Group LLC received the Rehabilitation Award from the Providence Preservation Society for the renovation of 32 Custom House St. downtown.  / PBN PHOTO/MARY MACDONALD
ASH NYC and HM Ventures Group LLC received the Rehabilitation Award from the Providence Preservation Society for the renovation of 32 Custom House St. downtown. / PBN PHOTO/MARY MACDONALD

PROVIDENCE – Nine historic preservation projects have received 2017 awards for architectural achievement from the Providence Preservation Society.
The recipients will be honored at the annual meeting of the society on Jan. 25. The PPS Historic Preservation Awards recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that have maintained and enhanced the architectural heritage of Providence through preservation projects and new design, according to the organization’s website.
The projects receiving awards are:
Rehabilitation Award, which is given to a project that rehabilitates or adaptively reuses an historic structure, interior or landscape in compliance with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation:

  • ASH NYC and HM Ventures Group LLC, for the renovation of 32 Custom House St., (J.G. Eddy & Co. building, 1875, 1926, 1982.)
  • LDRE Properties Providence LLC, for Lila Delman Real Estate International Providence offices, (George & Oliver Earle Warehouse, c. 1820)

Design Excellence Award, for projects that include the design and construction of new buildings, additions, interiors and landscapes that respect the historic context in which they are built:

  • Providence Capital LLC, for Providence G (Providence Gas Company, 1920; Teste Building, 1861; Narragansett Hotel Garage, 1923)

Small Preservation Project Award, recognizing a project of less than $500,000 or component of a larger project that permits an efficient, contemporary use, while still retaining the character-defining features and historic integrity:

  • The Armory Revival Company, through Westminster Crossing LLC, for renovation of 425 W. Fountain St., (1965)

Strengthening Place Award, for an outstanding project that has had a broad impact on an entire neighborhood or streetscape, and that breathes new life into an area:

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  • Sharpe Building Associates LLC, for The Sharpe Building, Promenade Apartments, (Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co., Building 4, 1896, 1917)

At-Large Project Award, a well-regarded project that does not easily fit into an existing category:

  • Veterans for Tomorrow LLC, for Veterans for Tomorrow renovation (Heaton and Cowing Mill, c. 1845)
  • East Long Pond Apartments, (Stanton B. Champlin House, c. 1888 and Vincent J. Fitzsimon House, c. 1925)

Preservation Initiative Award, recognizing special initiatives or commitment to preservation values in the previous year by an individual, organization, community or group in specific categories:

  • CITY Walk/Connecting Providence, community involvement category.
  • Providence Landmarks District, government/policy category.

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