Transue Family receives Scenic Block Island’s 100th Preservation Plaque
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The year was 1879 and John Dodge finally moved into his dream house on Beacon Hill. It was beautifully designed and lovingly built especially for his family.  One hundred nine … Read More

Historic Preservation: an Overlooked Economic Driver
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In Rhode Island, historic preservation is at the intersection of sustainable development and fiscal responsibility. Historic  preservation pays dividends for Rhode Island. However, there is a risk that the contribution … Read More

From the Preservation Plaque Coordinator
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I have a long history of loving, admiring and enjoying the old houses and buildings of Block Island. I am lucky that I happen to own an 1879 charmer. I … Read More

The Influence of Mary Newhouse
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Mary Newhouse founded Scenic Block Island in 1989. Mary’s daughter Andrea Newhouse Moynier shared some of her favorite memories from that time. Scenic Block Island (SBI) grew from two other … Read More

The Effort to Save The Spring House Pump House
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In January of 2011, following a winter storm with wind gusts reaching 90 miles-per-hour, the Spring House Pump House had received such significant damage… Read More

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