Providence's Benefit Street

by Elyssa Tardif, Rhode Island Historical Society, Peggy Chang

Book Overview

Providence's Benefit Street showcases the rich history of Rhode Island's capital, a tangible history that can be experienced firsthand by walking one mile through the heart of the city.

Officially established by 1772 for the benefit of all, Benefit Street is arguably the most historic thoroughfare in Rhode Island. Some of Providence's most prominent families, including the Browns (the namesake of Brown University), built stately...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738599239
• ISBN13: 9780738599236
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"