The Preservation Society of Fall River
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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.
Read MorePS: 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.
Read MoreWeaver 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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Preservation Society Purchases Third Historic Property
The c. 1865 William Valentine Carriage House on Purchase Street is located in the Lower Highlands Historic District.
Read MoreLetter: A Bad Precedent For Fall River’s Waterfront
The 14-story building proposed for Weaver Street threatens to overshadow Fall River.
Read MoreFall River home celebrated during National Preservation Month
The Preservation Society recognized the Oliveira family for outstanding efforts preserving the Grouard House.
Read MorePreservation 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.
Read MorePS: Nathaniel B. Borden School Demolition
The demolition of Lizzie Borden’s grade school was completed after the 129th anniversary of the Borden murders.
Read MoreSecond 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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