Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
- Built in 1865, the Lippitt House is considered the only intact authentic example of original 19th century high-style Victorian decoration in Providence. The museum is a wonderful setting for private, intimate occasions and small meetings and conferences. Rental of this National Historic Landmark includes the first floor, featuring five spacious rooms, as well as the grounds complete with a 25-foot fountain (in season). www.preserveri.org/content/gov-henry-lippitt-house-museum-history
- For lavish cocktail receptions or dinners in an architectural significant, historic gem complete with catering services, the Federal Reserve is a planner’s best bet. Constructed in 1901, the Federal Reserve was the tallest building in New England at that time. The name was chosen because it seemed to match the grandeur of the architecture. Each of the 20-foot-high windows is decorated with a magnificent stained glass rosette. www.federalreserveri.com
- A historic Loews theater built in 1928, the PPAC is a world-class facility hosting touring Broadway shows, plays and concerts. PPAC offers function rooms for anything from intimate pre-show cocktail events to large corporate gatherings. www.ppacri.org
- Located in historic downtown Providence, Trinity Repertory Company is the center of the city’s vibrant arts and entertainment district. Trinity Rep’s home is the Lederer Theater Center on Washington Street, which opened in 1917 as the Majestic Theatre. Event space includes the historic newly renovated Pell Chafee Performance Center, a restored 1920s bank with soaring 60-foot ceilings. Other options are the majestic Lederer Theater Center, housing two theaters suited for events such as meetings, receptions and conferences, newly refurbished lobbies and a intimate private reception area. www.trinityrep.com
- Built in 1896, the casino at Roger Williams Park features a restored brick exterior and verandas, adorned with Ionic columns semi-circular porticos and railings with turned balusters. From the windows there’s a spectacular 40-acre view including that of the restored bandstand, which juts into Roosevelt Lake below. The Ballroom, with its birch floors, is painted in warm, rosy tones to evoke a sense of wellbeing. All spaces are available for special events. www.rogerwil liamsparkzoo.org