National Register of Historic Places

Walker, Phillip, House

East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Listed
June 23, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000006

About this property

The Phillip Walker House (also known as the Philip Walker House or Deacon Walker House) is a historic American Colonial house in East Providence, Rhode Island. It is the oldest known house in East Providence. Although originally thought to have been constructed in 1679, the current house was likely built around 1724 on the foundation of an earlier house. This 1724 date was confirmed by a dendrochronology survey of the tree rings in 2003. It is the oldest sawn timber-frame house in Rhode Island. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It has been owned by Preserve Rhode Island (PRI) since 1982 and used as a study house for historic preservation students and professionals. It is currently being rehabilitated with structural repairs, new utilities and a new kitchen and bathroom for residential occupancy by PRI's Property Manager. National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence County, Rhode Island Philip C. Marshall, professor in the Historic Preservation Program Providence woman caps life of caring with $10 million bequest to RI Foundation Dendrochronological dating of Phillip Walker House

Location

432 W. Massasoit Ave.
East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
41.83046, -71.36336

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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2 mi

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When was Walker, Phillip, House listed on the National Register?

Walker, Phillip, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Walker, Phillip, House?

Walker, Phillip, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Walker, Phillip, House?

The period of significance for Walker, Phillip, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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