The Civic and Architectural Development of Providence, 1636-1950

Book excerpt: The Civic and Architectural Development of Providence 1636-1950 is a comprehensive history of the city of Providence, Rhode Island. The book covers the city's development from its founding by Roger Williams in 1636 through the mid-twentieth century, and includes a detailed analysis of its architecture and urban planning. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.