Downtown Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
John E. Fogarty Federal Building
May 4, 2023
1. John E. Fogarty Federal Building Marker
Originally the U.S. Custom House
Constructed 1856
Ammi B. Young, Architect
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places, April 13, 1972. This property makes a significant architectural contribution to the nation's cultural heritage.
Erected 1972 by U.S. General Services Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1972.
Location. 41° 49.469′ N, 71° 24.589′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. It is on Weybosset Street south of Post Office Court, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Weybosset St, Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hurricane and Flood of September 21, 1938 (a few steps from this marker); Hurricane and Flood of August 31, 1954 (a few steps from this marker); Gaia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Arcade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Across the River from Market Square (about 400 feet away); Major Gales and Hurricanes around Market Square
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May 4, 2023
2. John E. Fogarty Federal Building Marker
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