About this property
The Old State House on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, also known as Providence Sixth District Court House, Providence Colony House, Providence County House, and Rhode Island State House is located on 150 Benefit Street, with the front facade facing North Main Street. It is a brick Georgian-style building largely completed in 1762. It was used as the meeting place for the colonial and state legislatures for 149 years.
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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 70000092. It was listed on April 27, 1970.
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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 Sixth District Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Sixth District Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Sixth District Courthouse?
Sixth District Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sixth District Courthouse?
The period of significance for Sixth District Courthouse is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1762.
Can I research the history near Sixth District Courthouse?
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