National Historic Landmark

Arcade, The

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Listed
May 5, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000029

About this property

The Westminster Arcade (also known as the Providence Arcade, Arcade Providence, or The Arcade) is a historic shopping center at 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island erected in 1828. It is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture. It served as a shopping center for many years before falling into decline in the late 20th century. It has since been closed for renovation and rehabilitation several times, and most recently reopened its doors in October 2013 as a residential and commercial mixed-use building. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Location

130 Westminster St. and 65 Weybosset St.
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
41.82393, -71.41041

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Arcade, The listed on the National Register?

Arcade, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Arcade, The?

Arcade, The is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Arcade, The a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Arcade, The has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Arcade, The?

The period of significance for Arcade, The is recorded as the industrial era.

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