About this property
Grace Church is an historic Episcopal church at 300 Westminster Street at Mathewson Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1845–1846 and was designed by Richard Upjohn in the Gothic Revival style. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and is part of the Downtown Providence Historic District.
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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 72000042. It was listed on June 18, 1972.
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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 Grace Church listed on the National Register?
Grace Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Grace Church?
Grace Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grace Church?
The period of significance for Grace Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1845.
Can I research the history near Grace Church?
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