Press Releases

Rising Sun Mills is making headlines as a centerpiece project within the development program in and around Providence.

Our news center is your repository for the latest updates and anecdotes that relate to both the Rising Sun Mills project, and the greater area.

Smiles, optimism surround project in mill district

March 9, 2006 — "We want Providence to be the coolest place in the world," says developer Bill Struever.

Lofty goals becoming a reality

April 6, 2005 — Tax credits are driving force behind the renovation of dozens of former factories and mills in Rhode Island

Rising Sun development ready to show off

October 1, 2004 — The $55-million project on Valley Street is a mix of residential and commercial space that promises to boost the Valley and Olneyville neighborhoods

Olneyville Merchants’ Association and Rising Sun Mills Developers Team Up for Community Policing

April 27, 2004 — Event at on April 29th at Donigian Park will showcase donated police bicycles; announce community substation annex plans

ABAQUS to Anchor Rising Sun Mills

January 5, 2004 — ABAQUS, Inc., a leading developer of engineering simulation software, today announced that it will be the lead tenant at Rising Sun Mills, a 313,000 square foot former textile mill on Valley Street in Providence.

Businesses, city team up to help clean Donigian Park

October 2, 2003 — Volunteers are sought after the developers of the Rising Sun Mills complex persuade contractors to donate $100,000 in materials to revitalize this space

Mill complex named to Register of Historic Places

August 22, 2003 — The National & Providence Worsted Mills, once a major manufacturing site, is now eligible for tax credits for its $49-million restoration

Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse, Inc. & The Armory Revival Company Announce $45 million renovation of

February 14, 2003 — Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse, Inc. (SBE&R), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and The Armory Revival Company, based in Providence, announce the $45 million renovation of the historic Rising Sun Mills complex.

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