The Blackstone Block

Smolski, Chester; Bucklin, James C.

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Description

The Blackstone Block resided between the Providence National Bank and the Turk's Head Building on Weybosset Street. It was designed by architect James C. Bucklin, whose other works include the Providence Arcade and the Monohassett Mill. The building was demolished in 1979.

Details

Title

The Blackstone Block

Creator

Smolski, Chester
Bucklin, James C.

Date

1978-11

Other Identifiers

Local: MSS-0042-b01-sb06-5030

Subject (Topic)

Architecture
Architecture—Providence (R.I.)
Providence (R.I.)

Keyword

demolition ; downtown ; banks ; office space ; historic buildings ; Providence downtown ; The Blackstone Bock ; Weybosset St.

Geographic Coverage

Providence (R.I.)

Type

Image

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on RIAMCO to Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications

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Note

Bibliography: Chase, David. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Custom House Historic District." United States Department of the Interior National Park Service, 1975.

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Special Collections > Chester E. Smolski papers