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PPS Festival of Historic Houses
Sat June 13, 2015 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tour begins at 357 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02906
On Saturday, June 13, PPS will host our 36th Festival of Historic Houses, showcasing contemporary living in historic homes, and guiding attendees through residences in the storied Fox Point neighborhood.
The Festival tour provides a rare opportunity to step inside historic properties in Fox Point and learn about their origins and inhabitants while viewing firsthand the modern day living spaces in these prized, preserved spaces. The Festival will feature over a dozen homes and gardens.
Properties on Williams Street, Arnold Street, and Benefit Street, will be open for touring; participants will enjoy seeing Greek Revival architecture, 18th century architectural features and trim, Victorian design elements, and Colonial Revival additions. The 2015 Festival is part of the citywide Providence International Arts Festival, with activities throughout Providence from June 11-14.
Discounted tickets available online until Thursday, June 11 at noon. Full price tickets will be available on the day of the tour.
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