Monthly Archives: August 2023

Put archives in Shepard Bldg.

Posted on August 24, 2023 by David Brussat

Almost nobody has noticed that a perfect match mates two of Rhode Island’s most critical needs. With URI moving out of the Shepard Building, why not move the state archives there instead of erecting a new and inevitably ugly building … Continue reading →

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Let’s vote on Penn Station

Posted on August 20, 2023 by David Brussat

Rebuilding Pennsylvania Station, built in 1910 and demolished in 1963, is the single act that can best help bring beauty in architecture back to the United States and the rest of the world. It would directly boost the beauty of … Continue reading →

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Industrial Trust lit up again!

Posted on August 7, 2023 by David Brussat

I don’t know how long this has been going on behind my back, but it sure does make me happy. After visiting a friend this evening and driving home in the dusk down Route 95, heading south, I got off … Continue reading →

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