About this property
The Blackstone Boulevard–Cole Avenue–Grotto Avenue Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district roughly bounded by Blackstone Boulevard, Cole Avenue, Grotto Avenue, President and Rochambeau Avenues on the east side of Providence, Rhode Island. It encompasses one of the last areas of the city be developed residentially. Covering about 100 acres (40 ha), most of its building stock was built between about 1889 and the 1940s, with a notable building spurt taking place in the 1920s. The architecture in the area is heterogeneous, with Colonial and Georgian Revival styles predominating. The area was developed after the city built Blackstone Boulevard with the intention of developing the area into a streetcar suburb.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 09000363. It was listed on November 12, 2009.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District?
Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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