Last Wild Place In Providence

 

National Register of Historic Places listing. www.preservation.ri.gov I am pleased to inform you that a National Register nomination for Neutaconkanut Hill Park at 675 Plainfield Street in Providence, Rhode Island, will be considered by the Rhode Island State Review Board. The National Register is the Federal government’s official list of historic properties worthy of preservation.

Listing in the National Register provides recognition for a community’s historic properties and assures protective review of Federal projects that might adversely affect their character. When properties are listed in the National Register, certain Federal investment tax credits for rehabilitation, State tax credits for rehabilitation, and other provisions apply. Listing in the National Register does not mean that limitations will be placed on the properties by the Federal government. Public visitation rights are not required of owners. The Federal government will not attach restrictive covenants to the properties nor seek to acquire them.

The Rhode Island Review Board meeting at which this nomination will be considered will take place at 9:30 AM on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Providence Preservation Society, 24 Meeting Street in Providence. First come/first serve parking is available along Benefit and North Main Streets. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact sarah.zurier@preservation.ri.gov for more information.

The listing in the National Register and the procedures by which a property owner may comment on or object to listing in the National Register. A copy of the nomination draft is posted on the Commission’s website at www.preservation.ri.gov/register/listings.php. If you have any questions about this nomination or the National Register, please contact Jeffrey Emidy, Executive Director, at jeffrey.emidy@preservation.ri.gov. encl. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION & HERITAGE COMMISSION

Memory of Elli Panichas, Founder of Neut Hill Conservancy

A Heartfelt Farewell

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Elli Panichas, the beloved founder of Neut Hill Conservancy. Elli’s vision, dedication, and tireless advocacy for our natural spaces shaped the heart and mission of our organization. Her legacy will continue to inspire all who cherish and protect Neut Hill.

We invite our friends, supporters, and community members to join us in honoring Elli’s memory. Her passion and leadership touched countless lives, and she leaves behind a lasting impact on our conservancy and the environment we strive to preserve.

Details regarding memorial arrangements and opportunities to celebrate Elli’s life will be shared soon. We thank everyone for their continued support and condolences during this difficult time.

With gratitude and remembrance,

Craig Custer President NHC

 

PAL Report, “The activity which is the subject of this report has been financed in part with federal funds from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service administered by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. The contents and opinions contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views or the policies of the Department of the Interior or the Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission.”

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 Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy, Inc.

The Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy is a 501C3, non-profit corporation. The mission and goal of the Conservancy is to preserve the land of Neutaconkanut Hill for future generations so that it will remain forever as it was intended by the King Family and our forefathers, a place of undisturbed natural beauty:

To preserve forever, its beautiful Oak and Hickory Forest, fields of wildflowers, its meadows, valleys, ravines, geological outcroppings, stone walls, natural springs and brooks; maintain it as a natural habitat for deer, fox, wild turkey, and the many small animals and birds that have made, and still make, their home on the Hill.

Winter on the trails

While the level ground at the base of the Hill is devoted to active recreation, with playing fields, swimming pool, water and skate park, the major focus is preserving in perpetuity the 88 acres of open space on the steep slopes and the forested land on top of the Hill.

The Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy membership is open to those who share our mission.

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy, Inc.

P.O. Box, 91154

Johnston, RI 02919

401-649-4366

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