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fixer-upper, roof leaks
1:04PM ON
09/04/2008
BY
Beth Comery
This from the Blackstone Parks Conservancy:
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on September 5th at 10:00 AM for the restoration of the historic Trolley Shelter on Blackstone Boulevard. The shelter, originally designed by architectural firm Stone, Carpenter and Willson in 1904, was built by Swan Point Cemetery to provide a waiting spot for those using the trolley to visit the cemetery. The shelter was recently listed on the Providence Preservation Society’s list of the city’s 10 Most Endangered Properties.
The Blackstone Parks Conservancy is spearheading the Trolley Shelter Restoration Campaign. The restoration will cost $30,000, which will include a new cedar roof, decorative latticework trim and pointing to stabilize the boulder walls.
Who doesn’t love this thing? Go to their website to donate, or show up for the ceremony and see Mayor Cicilline, Councilman Wood and all the other usual suspects. More in the ProJo.
10am/Friday/Blackstone Blvd. at Elmgrove Ave. (entrance of Swan Point)
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