History

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On Set with "The Gilded Age"

Sneak a peek at one of the real-life venues used for HBO's "The Gilded Age," plus learn the history of how Newport's spaces were perfectly preserved.

Lauren Clem,

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Tennis, Anyone?

From its splashy beginnings as the Newport Casino to world status as the International Tennis Hall of Fame, this Bellevue Avenue fixture has always been a playground for the city’s elite.

Lauren Clem,

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Beyond the Mansions

For Newport’s African heritage families, the Gilded Age gave rise to a thriving entrepreneur community.

Lauren Clem,

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The Suffragette of Bellevue

An ornate tea house carries hints of its former mistress’ political life.

Lauren Clem,

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The Bad Boys and Girls of the Gilded Age

High society and unlimited wealth spurred on some ostentatious and over-the-top personalities.

Jamie Coelho,

Season Change

A Drone Photographer Wants to Record Rhode Island's Abandoned Mills – Before They're Gone

David Lawlor will showcase his work filming mills and other abandoned structures during a May 4 gallery exhibit at Shark's Peruvian Cuisine.

Lauren Clem,

Providence Artist Edward Bannister Will Be Honored with a Statue This Fall

Several months of events celebrating the life of this prolific, African American artist will lead up to the PVD Fest-weekend unveiling in September.

Lauren Clem,

Exterior

House Lust: Sleek City Living With a Side of History

Built in 1855 for a famed Woonsocket industrialist, Harris Warehouse comes with a whopping 12,436 square feet of living space.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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House Lust: This Brutalist Beauty Has Stunning Views of Downtown Providence

‘King Congdon’ — a gorgeous dichotomy of brick and glass — lords over the East Side.

Dana Rae Laverty,

Jason Allard Being Filmed By Chris Hebert And Axel Delcid Photo By David Lawlor

This Rhode Island Filmmaker Returned to His Abandoned Middle School

Ten years later, Jason Allard reports his old school is still perfectly preserved and explores exciting developments in a new video series.

Lauren Clem,