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.
PRESIDENT
Jacksonville University - Retired Supervisor at the Housing Authority of the City of Newport - was responsible for preventive maintenance, construction inspection, safety compliance, quality control, etc. Also worked for the Preservation Society of Newport County.
TREASURER
Providence College, MAT; University of Rhode Island, Ph. D. - Teacher, School and District Administrator, and professor for more than 30 years. She has extensive experience managing and reporting grant funding and overseeing multi-million dollar budgets for school departments.
SECRETARY
Boston College and UC Berkeley. Lawyer CPA worked in public accounting and industry for more than 40 years. Founding member of a Newport non-profit, Friends of the Island Cemetery.
BOARD MEMBER
URI and Salve Regina University graduate - Currently serving as the Chairman of the Preservation Society of Newport County, a Trustee at Salve Regina University, and the Treasurer of NewportFILM.
BOARD MEMBER
BA - American International College, Masters degree - Salve Regina University; and doctorate - Nova Southeastern University. Former School superintendent and school administrator in 11 school districts in Rhode Island, has served on many non-profit boards, and handled multi-million dollar budgets.
BOARD MEMBER
Utrecht University, Netherlands, Master’s Degree, University of Delaware, Ph.D., Currently Assistant Professor at Salve Regina University, in the Cultural & Historic Preservation Program.
BOARD MEMBER
Developer, realtor, contractor and master builder specializing in historic renovations, luxury custom built homes, condominiums, and high-end commercial properties.
BOARD MEMBER
Kenyon College, B.S.; Miami University, MA - practiced architecture for over 30 years, recognized for designing within the historical context and his projects range from large scale adaptive reuse to sensitive new construction.
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