Category: #ArchiveRI
18 properties
Places that have been long gone (before 2000).
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An amazingly dense complex of mill structures dating from the mid-1800s and in use for over 100 years before succumbing to two large fires in the midst of plans to redevelop
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Originally located along N. Main & Canal Sts., across from Roger Williams Park, Providence, the last meat-packing plant survived until the 1980s
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The story of two central fire stations located on the perimeter of Exchange Place, now Kennedy Plaza.
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These three restaurants are a gateway to memories of mid-century immigrant restaurants and their impact on our taste buds.
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During this park’s 90-year run, it entertained millions of New Englanders as well as people from all over the world.
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A low-slung, semi-circular mid-century modern transportation hub in downtown Providence.
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A sprawling complex and a leading designer of silver goods for 100 years or more. Still in business (not in RI) as part of the Lenox Corporation.
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A mid-century housing complex that survived the blast intended to take it down.
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A mystery! How long did this slender building along Charles Street and the Moshassuck river stand?
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This imposing, 6-story cold storage facility ran continuously for 98 years. It fell to the wrecking ball before converting these buildings becamethe cool thing to do.
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Abandoned and derelict for 17 years, the former brewery complex that once employed 850 people was razed in 1998. The brand has lived on and has since reclaimed its Rhode Island heritage.
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A massive private home designed by important turn-of-the-century minds had as colorful a history as it had decorative stone details.
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A plethora of pithy postcard images from the turn of the century.
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This property is actually a tale of three things — competitive cycling, a football stadium, and the Providence Steamroller
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A big hulking 5300-person capacity civic auditorium that hosted sports and entertainment for close to 50 years.
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America’s first designed and purpose-built amusement park was open for only 5 years.
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Old aerials of Providence taken from different vantage points and at different times in its development.
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A sweet and spare little gas and service station formerly on Eddy Street. Love the painted transom sign.