LIVE: Inside Look at New, Renovated & Historic Apartments on Downtown Providence Living Tour

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LIVE: Inside Look at New, Renovated & Historic Apartments on Downtown Providence Living Tour

Joelle Kanter
Whether looking for a new place to live, you’re an architecture fan, or those simply curious to see the transformation of historic buildings downtown, Joelle Kanter with the Providence Foundation says a behind the scenes look into 11 downtown apartment buildings, all in one afternoon is a good opportunity.

The Providence Foundation and Providence Downtown Improvement District are hosting Downtown Providence Living Tour Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While all participants must start at AS220, 115 Empire Street location, Kanter says tours are self-guided and guests are encouraged to go at their own pace to see and enjoy as many or as few of the properties as they would like. There will be a free shuttle service if needed.

On the tour, Kanter says participants will be able to see units in the following properties:

  • 95 Lofts: 59 apartments located within the redeveloped Irons & Russell Building. 95 Chestnut Street
  • 225 Weybosset: 12 renovated apartments in two historic buildings, across from PPAC. 225 Weybosset Street
  • Arcade Providence: 48 micro-lofts within a national historic landmark building. 65 Weybosset Street
  • Avalon at Center Place: 225-unit building conveniently located across from the train station. 50 Park Row West
  • G Reserve: Redevelopment of the iconic 12-story Union Trust Building. 170 Westminster Street
  • Peerless Building: The largest Westminster Lofts building featuring a roof deck and atrium. 150 Union Street
  • Providence G: 56 luxury apartments within 3 connected historic buildings. 100 Dorrance Street
  • Regency Plaza: Full-service apartment community with an outdoor pool and tennis courts. 1 Regency Plaza
  • The Sampalis Building: 15 apartments above 3 storefronts, across from PPAC and JWU. 199 Weybosset Street
  • The Telephone Building: 12 apartments with high ceilings and in-unit laundry. 112 Union Street
  • Wilkinson Building: Smallest of the Westminster Lofts buildings, featuring 12 luxury lofts. 90 Eddy Street

 

Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 on site and proceeds will benefit the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy’s restoration of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Kennedy Plaza.

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