Category: News


Exploring the Dr. Isaac Fiske House: A Fall River Underground Railroad Site

The Preservation Society and Roger Williams University present recent research on the history of the Fiske House at the Fall River Library on March 30 at 6 p.m.

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PS: Townhouses Out-Of-Place In Historic Mill District

The Preservation Society of Fall River opposes variance and special permit requests to build townhouses in a historic mill district on Alden Street.

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Weaver Street High Rise Project Denied

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted against the project proposed for the historic mill district.

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Remembering Alfred Lima

A Fall River preservation icon.

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Preservation Society Purchases Third Historic Property

The c. 1865 William Valentine Carriage House on Purchase Street is located in the Lower Highlands Historic District.

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Letter: A Bad Precedent For Fall River’s Waterfront

The 14-story building proposed for Weaver Street threatens to overshadow Fall River.

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Fall River home celebrated during National Preservation Month

The Preservation Society recognized the Oliveira family for outstanding efforts preserving the Grouard House.

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Preservation Society of Fall River Purchases Second Historic Home

The Preservation Society purchased its second historic home and first as a CHDO — the John Read House on June Street.

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PS: Nathaniel B. Borden School Demolition

The demolition of Lizzie Borden’s grade school was completed after the 129th anniversary of the Borden murders.

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Second Fiske House CPA Project Approved By City Council

Work includes restoring the 13 remaining front façade windows and two basement windows, the shutters, and front portico.

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