Vol. 37 No. 4 (1989)
Research Article

Historic Names of Providence's Waterfront and College Hill

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  • Charlotte Downey
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1989.37.4.317

Published 1989-12-01

Copyright (c) 1989 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

The names of streets and institutions in the waterfront and College Hill areas of Providence, Rhode Island, reflect the influential families who have played important roles in the history of the city, the state, and the nation. The most significant names include Williams, Hopkins, Carter, Tillinghast, and of course Brown.

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