Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
South County Public Service Co. Building
59 High Street
— Westerly Downtown Historic District / Wilcox Park Historic District —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. South County Public Service Co. Building Marker
on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States Department
of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 22.751′ N, 71° 49.788′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. Marker is on High Street south of Canal Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 High Street, Westerly RI 02891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Granite Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerly Band (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Wilcox & Her Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Coy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox Pond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); United Theater (about 300 feet away); Block Island Ferry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.
Also see . . .
1. Westerly Downtown Historic District National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. The South County Public
this page online
South County Public Service Company (1926): Also Colonial Revival in style, this structure was designed by Jackson, Robertson and Adams. Although the granite-faced ground floor of this primarily brick, three-story structure was designed for commercial use, it has been treated with individual round-headed windows rather than storefronts. At the roofline the central portion of the facade is emphasized with a tall pediment projecting above the stone-trimmed brick parapet. It is included within the Wilcox Park Historic District.(Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Wilcox Park Historic District. The building is also a contributing structure to the Wilcox Park Historic District. (Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional commentary.
1. About South County
South County is a colloquial name for historical Washington County. As with the rest of New England, counties in Rhode Island no longer serve an administrative purpose beyond court districts. Most functions that are provided on the county level in the majority of the United States are provided on the state or municipal level.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
2. The South County Public Service Co. Building
— Submitted June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
