Superman Building tops list of most endangered properties

The vacant Industrial Trust Building, also known as the Superman Building in downtown Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Superman Building once again tops the Providence Preservation Society’s annual list of most endangered properties in the city.

The society in a statement Monday said the building’s prolonged vacancy and lack of action are stunting the vibrancy and renaissance of the city’s downtown.

Officially known as the Industrial Trust Building, at around 430 feet, it is the tallest building in the state but has been vacant for nearly a decade.

It is called the Superman Building because it resembles the Daily Planet headquarters in the old “Adventures of Superman” TV show.

It has been on the endangered properties list every year since 2014, except one.