Located across from Touro Park, the name “Parkgate” follows a European tradition of naming homes after nearby landmarks.
The Parkgate Restoration Association (PRA) is a nonprofit working to restore the Parkgate Estate, perhaps more commonly known as the Newport Elks Lodge, to its former Gilded Age glory.
The association’s goal is to restore with historic accuracy the splendor of the estate and seamlessly incorporate the building back into Newport’s beautiful eyeline; situated right off Bellevue Avenue, across the street from the Newport Art Museum and close to the Tennis Hall of Fame, Parkgate has potential to attract tourists to the historic downtown area after undergoing restoration.
To fully restore and preserve the building and grounds – from exterior to interior, bringing it up to different architectural codes like meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements – the association estimates it needs 1.5 million dollars.
Adjusted for inflation and the rising costs of post-pandemic construction, that figure is now closer to 3 million dollars. To make the project manageable, the nonprofit is completing the restoration of Parkgate in phases. The next part of the project is to remove the vinyl siding, restore cedar shingles, and replace integral soffits. The association is looking to raise $750,000.
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