Bridgham–Arch–Wilson Streets Historic District

Bridgham–Arch–Wilson Streets Historic District
Location Roughly bounded by Lester and Bridgham Sts., Elmwood Ave., Warren and Dexter Sts., Providence, Rhode Island
Coordinates 41°48′43″N 71°25′36″W / 41.81194°N 71.42667°W / 41.81194; -71.42667Coordinates: 41°48′43″N 71°25′36″W / 41.81194°N 71.42667°W / 41.81194; -71.42667
Area 20 acres (8.1 ha)
Architect Multiple
Architectural style Greek Revival, Italianate, Octagon Mode
NRHP Reference # 88001433[1]
Added to NRHP September 01, 1988

The Bridgham–Arch–Wilson Streets Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district in Providence, Rhode Island. It is located southwest of downtown Providence, and was developed beginning in the 1840s as a suburban part of the city. It is roughly in the shape of a boot, roughly bounded by Cranston, Bridgham, Elmwood, and Harrison Streets. Most of the housing is architecturally reflective of the mid-19th century, with the Greek Revival, Italianate, and Second Empire styles well represented. Development in the area slowed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, so there are only a modest number of Queen Anne, Stick style, and Colonial Revival properties. Most of the houses are either 1-1/2 or 2-1/2 story wood frame structures, and are generally set on fairly small lots. There are 175 primary buildings in the district, of which more than 150 are historically significant.[2]

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Bridgham-Arch-Wilson Streets Historic District" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-10-09.


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