Preservation Society Opposes Proposed Changes To Protected Historic District

The Preservation Society of Fall River opposes the requested variance and special permit to convert the historic property at 550-570 Rock Street into a 15-unit complex. We believe that the current density proposed would be too detrimental to the neighborhood, which is part of National Register of Historic Places Highlands Historic District as well as … Continue reading Preservation Society Opposes Proposed Changes To Protected Historic District

Historic Home Recognized For Restoration Efforts After Fire

The Preservation Society of Fall River recognized homeowners Ruben and Stephanie Oliveira for their outstanding historic restoration efforts at the c. 1890 Alfred D. Butterworth House at 528 High Street following an extensive fire in 2022. “Rather than letting this piece of history be lost to fire and left in the past, the Oliveiras’ efforts … Continue reading Historic Home Recognized For Restoration Efforts After Fire