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Moments Of Rotary Motion : Temporary Use In Vacant Industrial Heritage Architecture, Xuecheng He
Moments Of Rotary Motion : Temporary Use In Vacant Industrial Heritage Architecture, Xuecheng He
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The vacant industrial historic building at 145 Globe Street within the Jewelry District in Providence, Rhode Island is designated one of the ten most endangered historic properties in the city. After surviving many stalled plans for renovation there are no efforts underway to save it, and deterioration from natural elements and vandalism continues. Many Industrial heritage buildings wait in a similar limbo. When there are no definite plans for renewal, often these buildings are left vacant for years without routine maintenance, causing severe damage and posing a threat to public safety. These buildings should be used as a resource in …