Downtown Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Arcade
Also known as the Providence Arcade
— 66 Weybossett Street —
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 12, 2011
1. The Arcade Marker
Has Been Designated a National Historic Landmark this site posses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
An important example of modern monolithic granite construction, this is one of the most beautiful commercial structures initiating European business arcades
Erected 1976 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 49.416′ N, 71° 24.585′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker is on Weybosset Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Weybosset Street, Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gaia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John E. Fogarty Federal Building (about 300 feet away); Hurricane and Flood of September 21, 1938 (about 400 feet away); Hurricane and Flood of August 31, 1954 (about 400 feet away); The Puritan and the Indian (about 400 feet away); Providence River Park (about 400 feet away); The Glory Days of Providence's Old Harbor
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Regarding The Arcade. The Westminster Arcade or Providence Arcade (The Arcade, locally) was a historic shopping center in Providence, Rhode Island. It was the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States it was built in 1828
Additional keywords. The Arcade as known locally
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 12, 2011
2. The Arcade
Note the marker is located on the right side of the building
circa 1905
3. The Arcade - A Historic Revival
The Arcade providence website entry:
Built in 1828, the Arcade is the nation’s oldest indoor shopping mall and remains the historic heart of Providence’s downtown. This beautiful structure with its distinguished Greek Revival columns, granite walls and classic facades still stands barely touched through its more than 183 years watching over Westminster and Weybosset Streets….
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Built in 1828, the Arcade is the nation’s oldest indoor shopping mall and remains the historic heart of Providence’s downtown. This beautiful structure with its distinguished Greek Revival columns, granite walls and classic facades still stands barely touched through its more than 183 years watching over Westminster and Weybosset Streets….
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 3. submitted on November 8, 2014. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
