restoring the parkgate estate
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
OUR GOAL
The goal is to return the estate and grounds to its place in time when it showcased what the Gilded Age in Newport represented with its prominent location on Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI.
WHY WE WANT TO RESTORE THE ESTATE
Due to the age of the building, restoration, updates and renovations are drastically needed to ensure the preservation of the structure.
ASSESSED NEEDS
Immediate, short term major restoration and preservation include the windows on all three floors to maintain their historical integrity and eliminate weather related deterioration; historical renovation of the porch decking and railing; overhaul of integral gutters and fire escape wrought iron fixture; updating the building’s mechanical and electrical systems; exterior wood and brick masonry foundation; and renovating bathrooms, common areas, and access to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
current state of the parkgate estate. (Scroll across)
list of projects
Completed: Windows
We are excited to announce that the window restoration project was completed in September 2024. See the section below with details and photos.)
In Progress - Interior improvements
Improvements to the interior of the building have been completed; some by the Elks and some by the Parkgate Restoration Association.
1) The 1880s gas globe was broken and replaced with a similar period piece.
2) The paper candlestick covers were painted in the Honor Room.
3) We are looking for two matching gold benches with a marble top for the Honor Room - maxim size 48 inches long by 28 inches high.
4) Radiator covers are being designed and will be installed in near future.
5) The Honor Room, hallway, and grand staircase was painted.
In Progress: Model Exterior Siding
We're replacing a section of the siding on the second floor to serve as a model for the entire building. We are happy to restore the home back to the original cedar shingles.
Up Next: Exterior Siding & Integral Soffits
Future Project: Interior Updates Including Bathrooms & Required ADA Accessibility Updates
Future Project: Mechanical & Electrical
Restoration Projects
Thank You to Our Donors
Help Us Restore the Historical Parkgate Estate
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