About this property
Providence City Hall is the center of the municipal government in Providence, Rhode Island. It is located at the southwest end of Kennedy Plaza at 25 Dorrance Street in Providence. The building was constructed between 1875 and 1878, and designed by Samuel J. F. Thayer in the Second Empire style.
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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 75000001. It was listed on January 23, 1975.
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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 Providence City Hall listed on the National Register?
Providence City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Providence City Hall?
Providence City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Providence City Hall?
The period of significance for Providence City Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1875.
Can I research the history near Providence City Hall?
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