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Here is a view of Providence’s East Side with three of the oldest churches in the city in the College Hill neighborhood. To the left of the image is a view of the Cathedral of St. John, which is located on North Main Street. This church was built by John Holden Greene in 1810. Also seen is the First Baptist Church also located on North Main Street. This church was built between 1774 and 1775. The First Unitarian Church, located on Benevolent St., is also seen in this shot. This church was also built by John Holden Greene between 1815 and 1816.

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Title
View of Providence East Side from State Street & a view of the Cathedral of St. John
Creator
Smolski, Chester photographer 1926-2008
Date
2011-03-21
Other Identifiers
Local: MSS-0041-BO1-SB06-5219
Subject (Topic)
Cityscapes—Providence (R.I.)
Cityscapes
Church-Providence (R.I.)
Church
Neighborhoods-Providece (R.I.)
Neighborhoods
Keyword
East Side ; Providence ; College Hill ; First Unitarian Church ; Cathedral of St. John ; First Baptist Church
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

see William H. Jordy, Buildings of Rhode Island (Oxford 2004) 66-68, 71, 87-88.

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