Posts Tagged ‘read-ott house’
RIP Read-Ott House. Enough blame to go around – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Photo: Quality Hill Historic District Association, Facebook After years of effort by those who wished to save it, the Read-Ott House succumbed to demolition on Monday by its owner, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church next door to it on Walcott…
Read More“Save Pawtucket’s Ott Mansion”, same message today, after 16 years of grace – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer The headline of this post is the same as when I wrote it as my weekly column for the Providence Journal in 2008. The Read-Ott Mansion was at a most dire risk of demolition then, and remains so now. Its owner, the Assumption of the Virgin…
Read MorePawtucket neighbors to Greek church: Save the Read-Ott House, or let us do it – David Sisson
by David Sisson Our Quality Hill Neighborhood group, in Pawtucket, is rightfully upset about the proposed demolition of the Read-Ott House on Walcott Street. This home is owned by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, also in Pawtucket, which have been poor stewards of the property. Their proposal is to demolish the home. Essentially, demolition by…
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