Decade built: 1930-1939

A nice, simple early 20th century building on a busy commercial corridor with some subtle Art Deco details

#NotInRuins | East Side | Built: circa 1930s | Decade: 1930-1939

A non-descript downtown commercial building probably faced with enamel and steel details in the 1950s. Razed in 2005 for a condomuium tower that was never built.

#UsedToBeThere | Downtown Providence | Built: 1930s, 1950s | Demolition: 2005 | Decade: 1930-1939

This fine example of roadside architecture is slowly decaying along Route 146 in North Smithfield

#UrbanDecay | North Smithfield, RI | Built: 1931 | Decade: 1930-1939

One of the most profitable race tracks in American history had a 44 year run

#ArchivesRI,#UsedToBeThere,#UrbanDecay | Pawtucket, RI | Opened: 1934 | Closed: 1978 | Redeveloped: early 1980s | Decade: 1930-1939

A 60-year history slinging good, hearty diner food evaporated into a cyclone of legal battles. The diner itself is still unrestored.

#NotInRuins | Smith Hill | Built: 1937 | Redeveloped: 2016 | Decade: 1930-1939

A narrow 3-story building built as infill when rail lines were removed in the Provisions Warehouse District. Most recently a set of nightclubs.

#UrbanDecay | Smith Hill | Built: 1937 | Decade: 1930-1939

A present-day example of early car service culture — white enamelled panels with bright green and red accents and an utilitarian design

#NotInRuins | West Side | Built: circa 1930 | Decade: 1930-1939

A mini-arcade type of commercial building in a once bustling retail district turned small business and destination retail space

#NotInRuins | Pawtucket, RI | Built: 1934 | Redeveloped: 1975, 1995, 2006, 2018 | Decade: 1930-1939