National Register of Historic Places

South Main Street Historic District

Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
Listed
July 9, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87001064

About this property

The South Main Street Historic District is a historic district in Coventry, Rhode Island. It extends along South Main Street from its crossing of the South Branch of the Pawtuxet River in the north, to just below Wood Street in the south, and includes a few properties on immediately adjacent streets. The area is almost entire residential, and was developed in the 19th century, providing housing for middle-class workers not directly affiliated with the mills that lined the river. About half the houses were built before 1850, and exhibit either Federal or Greek Revival styling, while most of the remaining houses were built before 1920. The principal non-residential structures are a VFW hall, which began as a mid-19th century residential structure associated with Rhode Island's prominent Whipple family, the Stillwater Company mill at the northern end of the district (1914), and the three-room Cady Street Schoolhouse (1844). The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Location

Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
41.68841, -71.56724

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was South Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register?

South Main Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1987.

What type of historic resource is South Main Street Historic District?

South Main Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South Main Street Historic District?

The period of significance for South Main Street Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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