How long have you owned your house? Probably not as long as the Lippitt family The Lippitt House in Providence stayed in the family from 1863 to 1979 at which point it became a trust. Today the property looks pretty much the way it did in the 1860s. Director Carrie Taylor has created new virtual content that you can view while the house is closed this year. It's a Providence treasure. You can view images of the Lippitt House on oldpvd.com